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Apr 05 2014
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41 male
 Joined Mar 29 2007
 Reno, NV
Capitol Butte South Face aka Thunder MtnSedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
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sbkelleyTriplogs 184
Hike & Climb4.30 Miles 2,202 AEG
Hike & Climb4.30 Miles   4 Hrs   30 Mns   0.96 mph
2,202 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Made a nice little loop today with Ken, Eric, and Richard. Up the South Face - we found the route to be pretty straight-forward and fun. The first move is indeed exposed, and after that, we zig-zagged our way up, generally following the path of least resistance. Well, except for Eric, who found a more, as he said, "exhilarating" route up. Ken, Richard, and I traversed over to find him after his detour, and we stayed on or near a minor ridgeline that met up with the main ridge. We found a couple minor climbs, including a chimney climb for Richard. We did not, however, encounter the chimney featured in the photos, which disappointed Richard. At least he got one in! The final bit was a steep hike and we were on the chilly summit.

Down the Southwest Ridge we went, and when we got to the saddle about halfway down, we made a beeline down the (brushy) drainage heading northwest toward the Dry Creek Road. The route went just fine, but wouldn't really recommend it unless you like thrashing around in thick brush with loose rock underfoot...

Looped back around to the car on the Lizard Head and Chimney Rock trails.
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[ checklist ]  HAZ - Hike HAZard
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[ checklist ]  Chimney Rock
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Apr 05 2014
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 Routes 6
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39 male
 Joined Sep 26 2006
 Phoenix
Capitol Butte South Face aka Thunder MtnSedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
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neurolizerTriplogs 5
Hike & Climb4.30 Miles 2,202 AEG
Hike & Climb4.30 Miles   4 Hrs   30 Mns   1.23 mph
2,202 ft AEG
II  • Boulder • 4th Sandstone
 
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sbkelley
Went up the South Face and tried to go down the Southwest Ridge but ended up in a northwest facing gully instead. The south face is fun and the top part of the northwest ridge was pretty neat too, but I recommend avoiding the northwest gully as the ridge would have been much more enjoyable.
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[ checklist ]  Capitol Butte
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average hiking speed 1.09 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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