The Vault consists of two cliff bands lying roughly between Cactus Cliff and the Bank. The area faces South and so gets good sun most of the day. Most routes are short in contrast to walls like the 2150 or Cactus Cliff, but what they lack in height they make up in quality. The left crag, a rough continuation of the Bank, consists of numerous little buttresses creating an opportunity for corner, face, and arete climbs in a fairly compact area. While nothing here is particularly far away from the more popular walls, there is usually a feeling of isolation at The Vault that makes for a satisfying excursion. As winter rears its ugly head, we frequently head for The Vault just to keep the summer feeling hanging on a bit longer.
Getting There
From the parking above The Bank, take the road down toward The Bank and take off on the trail to the 2150 wall. Cross the stream and pick up the trail fork that heads right. This will pick up the East end of the Bank. Just continue hiking East (right) and negotiate a small drainage that separates The Bank from The Vault. A short trail at the end of the canyon cuts directly to The Cash Wall which is really the West continuation of Cactus Cliff.
The Vault
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