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DescriptionThe Main Area wall includes such great climbs as Mariah, Suzie's Wild Ride, Crack of Dust, Escapade, Empathy, and the Gorge's longest climb the Mission Gorge Traverse. Getting ThereFrom the kiosk at the second climbers loop enterance, follow the trail up the hillside along several switchbacks to the base of the main wall. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Main Wall:
Mission Gorge Traverse 5.8 Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet
Crack of Dust 5.8 Trad, 1 pitch, 30 feet
Gallwas Crack 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet
Hangman's Climb 5.9 Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 40 feet
Suzie's Wild Ride 5.9 Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet
Mariah 5.9+ Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 60 feet
Chicken Heart 5.10a Trad, 1 pitch, 30 feet
Prime Directive 5.10c Trad, Sport, 50 feet
Escapade 5.11a Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 80 feet
Featured Route For Main Wall
 A very unique experience in the heart of Mision Gorge. Traverse along the top of the Main Wall. We did left to right but it probably goes well both ways. Decent hand jams in a horizontal crack that splits the entire main wall. Feet tend to be greasy as usual at the Gorge. Many awkward moves throughout the climb but no real show stoppers. The holds just open up right when you need them. Make sure to protect your second! Only follow this ro...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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