The best part about the U-Turn Route is exploring the slickrock bench to the east before doing the 4th rappel. There are some incredible views of the rock formations and of Park Avenue. This part shouldn't be missed.
As of Oct 26, 2019 - Raps 1, 2 and 4 have bolted anchors and #3 is slung through a hole in a rock (#3 can be downclimbed on class 4 slabs as well). DO NOT rap off of boulders, they are looking nasty with deep rope grooves that will eat your rope anyway. No need to do further damage to those rocks, look around and the anchors are there. Thanks! Note that rap 4 was ~90 feet, 60M rope made it.
Scott - May 17, 2016 11:59 am - Hasn't voted
Best PartThe best part about the U-Turn Route is exploring the slickrock bench to the east before doing the 4th rappel. There are some incredible views of the rock formations and of Park Avenue. This part shouldn't be missed.
chicagotransplant - Nov 4, 2019 10:10 am - Hasn't voted
AnchorsAs of Oct 26, 2019 - Raps 1, 2 and 4 have bolted anchors and #3 is slung through a hole in a rock (#3 can be downclimbed on class 4 slabs as well). DO NOT rap off of boulders, they are looking nasty with deep rope grooves that will eat your rope anyway. No need to do further damage to those rocks, look around and the anchors are there. Thanks! Note that rap 4 was ~90 feet, 60M rope made it.