This short route is located around the corner from El Diablo and can be climbed to reach the anchors of that climb. The easiest route is to start in a crumbly corner and then traverse left to the crack. A little bit harder but more fun is the direct start which pulls straight up on the undermined base of the cliff at around 5.8.

The Waffer

El Diablo

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The pure aesthetics of this route are what make it interesting. The holds are thin or sloped and test your balance, and imagination, more than your strength.

Just to the left of El Diablo is another beautiful line. The crux is right at the start and a conveniently located boulder makes for great photo ops. Sustained climbing all the way up, this climb is well worth the visit.

The right facing corner starts very shallow but deepens gradually. The seam at the start becomes a crack, which continues to widen. The rock quality decreasing upward while the holds become larger and more numerous. The crux is at the bottom 10 feet of the route. Harder variations to either side are possible at several heights.

Near the center of The Garden area is an eye-catching formation of reddish stone and perfectly smooth faces. The geometry alone of this formation makes it noteworthy. There are three routes on this formation, El Diablo is the clean line directly up the middle.

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Routes in El Diablo Spire