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Description
This seems to be the only established route on the mesa, but there was old webbing all over so I am sure its been done many ways. It was bolted most of the time, but a few extended sections had good cracks for protection. All the anchors were great bolts/chains.
It can be a little tricky to find the base of (or at least it was for me) take a good look at the pictures, and from what I remember the first bolt is 10-12 feet up. Its 7 pitches total, with the first 4 being, in my opinion, the best. The last 2 were a bit more choosy/sandy, and the only reason I think it might deserve a PG-13 rating. The last pitches took a little more route-finding / bolt finding as well. For most parties, I would recommend stopping at the top of the 4th pitch on an amazing terrace with excellent views and nice trees.
With any of the Zion mesa's, watch out for sand and loose hardware. I'm sure this thing takes at least an extra day or two to dry after rain as well so keep that in mind.
There was just one kind of tricky move, on the 3rd pitch I think, that I had to use some sandy knobs to get over a bulge that was well protected by a bolt. someday those will be gone and I don't how hard this will be at that point. I would highly recommend helmets if you want to top out, the last two pitches are adventurous for sure, but the 360 view from the top is amazing.
Protection
2 60M ropes, 10-12 draws, and a small rack of cams. I cant remember exactly what I used, but if I went again I would take BD sizes, 1 .5, 2 .75's, 2 1's, and 2 2's. But i suspect most parties would find that to be over kill.