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Watson Lake Dells / Time Zone - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 20 2013
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Watson Lake Dells / Time ZonePrescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Climbing avatar Oct 20 2013
trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Climbing1.00 Miles 600 AEG
Climbing1.00 Miles
600 ft AEG
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1st trip
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we've been talking about climbing time zone wall for a few months
today was the perfect choice with cool temps, brilliant blue skies and the cottonwoods just starting to turn yellow
i was here with an AMC outing many years ago and thought the approach was longer
access is off the watson lake circle trail, which may not have existed at the time
most of the routes are mixed trad and sport, but we were able to set topropes for each
the top of the wall offers a gorgeous view of watson lake and the surrounding area north of prescott
such a nice setting with sailboats and kayaks out on the lake
watson lake would make for a great four sport weekend: climbing, kayaking, hiking the circle trail and biking the nearby peavine trail
hmm...
the routes are not difficult, the belay area is relatively smooth and there are ledges for your stuff, a lunch break and general lounging
this would be a good place to take someone new to climbing outdoors
a lot of fun even though we didn't do any sport leads
john did one mixed trad/sport lead, using two bolts and setting two pieces of gear
found a great place for dinner in dewey or one of those towns along 69: leff-T's
http://www.steaksaz.com/
thanks for driving, john
great day outside and on the rock :)
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Oct 20 2013
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78 male
 Joined Dec 22 2007
 tempe, az
Watson Lake Dells / Time ZonePrescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Climbing avatar Oct 20 2013
johnr1Triplogs 340
Climbing1.00 Miles 600 AEG
Climbing1.00 Miles   6 Hrs      0.17 mph
600 ft AEG
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1st trip
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 Can't Wait,GottaaGo 5.6Trad
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 Hour Of Power 5.8Toprope
 Nick Of Time 5.9Toprope
We have been waiting all summer to get onto this wall and it was worth the wait. We climbed everything that we could find on this granite wall. Climbing was all moderate mixed routes which Kelly was able to setup for top roping. I did get in one trad lead but it wasnt too exciting since there were two bolts already on it. Bolts take the pucker factor down a lot compared to the mystery of your pro placements. But it was still fun working with the features and trying to place different pieces.

The setting for the wall is beautiful with watson lake as the back drop, fall colors starting to show and a nice short approach from a paved parking lot. Add in a perfect weather, great dinner and excellent company made for a great day outdoors.
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