This is a more recently developed formation, and one of the better finds, with a small but good selection of long, well-protected routes, several of which are among the best of their grades for the area.
Visible from the upper parking area as a non-descript, jumbled-looking wall, which belies the quality climbing it affords. Highlights here include the long and varied Vertical Epic (5.10a) and the overhanging goodness of Arrogant Bastard (5.11a).
Well worth the short walk not only for the quality climbing, but for the lack of traffic more common in the more popular areas of the Pinnacles.
From the upper parking area (near Wilbur's Tombstone etc.) walk north along the dirt approach road and then cut left along a faint trail to reach the base of the wall. The approach takes all of five minutes.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Stone Wall:
Boulder up onto a small ledge, clip a bolt and then climb thin face up to a huge, hanging flake which is liebacked up the overhanging face. The crux comes above the flake, where a tricky sequence on smallish holds gains a jug and somewhat easier climbing. Stays interesting all the way to the anchors, especially if pumped.For the grade as good as any route at the Pinnacles, with steep climbing on good holds and fun moves throughtout. Are you an [[...[more]Browse More Classics in CA
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