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Queen Victoria - 5.7 popular
Average Rating : 3.89 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
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Standard Rack to number 4 cam. I used small hexes on Pitch 1
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Description:
Queen Victoria is a delicate climb with an awesome summit. This formation is located in the Moose Butte area. It is clearly in view from Schnebly Hill Road. This is a good climb that features chimney, stemming, crack and arm bar move, bring a number 4! Just beware of loose rock. From the summit you will see Midgley Bridge, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. To get there: Drive 1.9 miles on Schnebly Hill Road. Pull off the road on the left. The approach is done from this parking pull off area. There is a river wash just below. Head west on the trail, you will soon see the Pointed Dome formation and Queen Victoria formation, head up. You will have a large drainage on your left most of the hike up. This is a little back country 45-50 minute approach, so look listen and be aware. Enjoy the experience. Gear: Standard Rack – to a number 4 cam.Descent Options:
Two ropes. Descent make one single rope rappel from summit anchor to a pair of beefy chains. Two rope rappel to the very bottom.
Submitted by: alleycat on 2007-03-12
Last Modified: 2007-03-20
Views: 2036
Route ID: 58228
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10 Ascents Recorded
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Onsight ascent by:
Queen Victoria
Was going to solo on-site, but Stacy was up for a quick climb before we left Sedona after a great fall weekend stay in Sedona. 3 hrs car to car early in the morning (bit chilly in Oct, takes a while for the sun to hit it) and Stacy is not a fast hiker or climber. Cute route, definitely worth doing. Very clean and well traveled, solid solo opt for Sedona. Epitaph across the way is an incredible 3 pitch must do.
Added: 2012-10-16
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Queen Victoria
A really fun climb! I enjoyed pitch 1 the most simply due to the length and sustained climbing, however pitch 3 had the most fun move. I liked the exposure there. All in all a great climb, and a fantastic summit.
Added: 2012-02-26
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
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Beautiful views
Nice 3 pitch lead to get your head back in the game. P2 OW was a one move wonder (I'm 5'6). #4 is all you need to protect it. P3 was fun, too. Really beautiful views at the summit.
Added: 2011-03-22
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Second ascent by:
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Followed Tim(Pensylenvy). I couldn't get an arm bar in the OW and - as any Gunkie flummoxed by a gaping maw of a crack would - laid it back. The second cruxy section was quite fum.
Added: 2010-12-06
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
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Nice cruise
The approach was easier on the way out... like a lot of desert climbs. The key is to stay on the trail that runs along the bottom of the Moose Butte when ascending through the final gully. Bring the 4 leave the 5 at home, singles in everything else. Stellar view, even for Sedona.
Added: 2010-10-24
