A - M A Z E - I N G
Upon first view, this crag seems like a
'jumbled pile', a maze of upturned flakes and blocks with little or no organization, nothing climbable,
and in fact it was passed by on many occasions. It is nestled in a pristine
setting, a small remote valley
choked with
lush stands of pine and aspen groves with Crow Creek running nearby.
Besides the gurgling of the stream, there is no noise except the occasional cry
of birds floating on thermals overhead. It is untrammeled. And as it
was explored in more detail, its organization became more apparent and very
surprising. The structure is literally split apart by a labyrinth of
'hallways', a MAZE which separates all the components. Not only did it become
captivating to solve this strange natural puzzle, it also seemed there were many very
unique opportunities to climb here.
In fact, you won't believe this one !!
Besides climbs on the EXTERIOR SURFACES, there is climbing
from the INSIDE OUT !!
Truly A-MAZE-ING !!
WHERE IS IT ?
To get to A-MAZE-ING, follow Road 700 (Vedauwoo Road) east past the Reynolds pull out, past the turn to The Citadel, down into the Crow Creek Drainage and about 1/4 mile further on, you will find the turn off for Forest Road 700b on your left. The start to this road is quite rough at present, so bear with it. Continue about 3/4 mile on 700b which bears left/west, encountering Road 700ba on your left. Take this road for about 1/4 mile up over a little hill and you will run directly into A-MAZE-ING. *NOTE: All routes put up by Skip Harper and partners (1998-2008).
*Important: P L E A S E R E M E M B E R !!
Many of these routes have seen only one or two ascents.
The grading and route conditions will reflect this.
The rock is rough and the grades might be imprecise.
Both will most likely change to one degree or another over time.
Overall Organization of the Crag and Route List
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