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West Gully

Submitted By: Ron Olsen on Mar 29, 2006
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
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BETA PHOTO: Avalon, showing most of the major features.

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Description 

The West Gully lies just beyond the Wall of the Goddess. It is a steep gully with no established trail. Be careful scrambling in this area, as there is some loose rock and bushes to deal with.

Richard Rossiter established five routes here in 2005.

L->R:

A. Merlin's Enigma, 11+, 1p, 4 bolts. V-dihedral to roof.
B. Charon's Boat, 9+, 1p, 3 bolts. Corner to hand traverse.
C. Knight of Swords, 10, 1p, 5 bolts. Steep face by big boulder.
D. Dragon Direct, 9, 1p, 70', 2 bolts & gear to 2".
E. Sorcerer's Apprentice, 7+, 1p, 3 bolts, optional gear.


Getting There 

Continue left past the Wall of the Goddess and drop down to a pile of boulders. The West Gully rises immediately to the right.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Gully:
Knight of Swords   5.10c     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
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Avalon Upper Wall Routes. Photo taken from Upper Animal World.

BETA PHOTO: Avalon Upper Wall Routes. Photo taken from Upper ...