A fun route with a series of pumpy moves down low. This route includes a sustained series of pocket pulling down low. Likely no single move over 5.9 but if you don't move quickly it will feel more like 10a. Let me know what you think of the grade. Feels a lot like a gym climb. Simply follow the (closely spaced) bolts and pockets but don't get sucked in to the vortex!While you're there, consider top roping lines to the left and right of this route. I have cleaned them a bit but may still have a few loose flakes so be careful. Happy climbing!

Pocket Vortex

Dark Magic

Slightly Stoopid aka Stupa Spire

Magic Staircase

Pocketful of Magic

Magic Cactus

A continuous series of well protected 5.8-ish moves. If you don't get the beta perfect, it may feel more like 5.9. A series of bolts protect all the moves except near the top. You'll need to carry a 1" wide cam and slip it into a pocket near the top of the climb. Without the cam, there is a 15' to 20' runout on 5.7. 

A fun, beginner route with an easy approach. The route climbs a series of big ledges to a set a bolted anchor at the top. Use long runners to minimize rope drag. 

This slightly stoopid route was hard to pass up for how close it is to the trail head. Good for when you're in West Sedona and don't have a lot of time or for an after work romp. Start with grunting your way through the burly OW to chimney. Follow the path of least resistance up easy terrain and locate the bolt below the summit cap. Clip and and pull a wild mantel move to gain the top. Two bolts with chain anchor  

Another fun, safe, beginner route. Great lead for a new 5.7 climber. Just follow a series of stair steps to the top.  

Steep start with a couple tricky moves but pockets magically appear to help you with your ascent. The crux for me was at the third bolt. Move quick to avoid the pump. 

A group of mostly south and southwest facing climbs with an amazingly short (5 minute) approach. This area has a special energy. Maybe it's the Sedona vortexes, maybe it's the nearby Stupa, or maybe it's just an awesome place to be. This subarea offers great views, an easy approach and fun climbing. It will definitely suck you in. There are 3 or 4 established climbs on this feature and many more being developed in the area. If you have a few extra minutes, be sure to stop by the Stupa. It's worth the short detour and may bring you good Karma.    

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Routes in Stupa Crag