Elevation: 5,860 ft
GPS: 34.91652, -111.87264
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Description

Big tall Coconino buttress at the back of Fay Canyon. Originally explored by Dave Spies and John Burcham (separately), the buttress now hosts a fine variety of the neo-classic adventures.

Getting There

At the tree marking the end of the Fay Canyon trail, take the right fork. At the next significant split in the wash, take the left fork. Hike all the way to the back of this canyon, sticking to the wash the entire way. Seriously, don't get tempted to leave the wash for more than 20 feet at a time. The wash eventually turn into a slickrock bowl, where you'll head left on an obvious steep and loose trail to the base of the routes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Fay Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 46
2 Legit 2 Quit
Trad 5 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 62
Dune Buggyin'
Trad 5 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 31
Sandrailin'
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5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 3
Leaving Las Vegas
Trad 4 pitches
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 7
Simple Twist of Fay
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5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 37
Psychotropic Flautist
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5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 28
[Redacted]
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5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c PG13
 3
The Golden Dog
Trad 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
2 Legit 2 Quit
 46
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 5 pitches
Dune Buggyin'
 62
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 5 pitches
Sandrailin'
 31
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 5 pitches
Leaving Las Vegas
 3
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad 4 pitches
Simple Twist of Fay
 7
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad 5 pitches
Psychotropic Flautist
 37
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad 5 pitches
[Redacted]
 28
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Trad 4 pitches
The Golden Dog
 3
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c PG13 Trad 5 pitches
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