Watchtower AKA Last Temptation
- 5.12-
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Watchtower AKA Last Temptation open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Coconino National Forest. It doesn't name Watchtower AKA Last Temptation, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
Agency closure covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest
Banjo Bill Picnic Area Closure
Agency closure covering Red Rock Ranger District · Order 03-04-06-25-01 · USFS · Red Rock Ranger District
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Red Rock Ranger District · Order 03-04-06-26-04 · USFS · Red Rock Ranger District
Sedona/ Oak Creek Canyon Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Red Rock Ranger District · Order 03-04-06-23-03 · USFS · Red Rock Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of nine routes catalogued at Lower Religion Wall, this climb represents the upper end of the grade range at the crag. Chris Dunn and Jim Erdman,1992, FFA John Mattson, J. Burcham,1998.
Photo of the crag

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