BETA PHOTO: The far right side of the Golf Wall viewed from US...
Description
Steep sport climbing on Leadville Limestone is what you will find at the Golf Wall. The routes are not long, in the 50 foot range, but pack a pump. The rock varies in quality. Some is a little polished and slick, some is more textured.
The wall is divided into three sub-areas. (1) The Driving Range contains some easier 5.9 - 5.10 routes, and is located on the left end of the wall. (2)The Front 9 contains the highest concentration of harder lines, and is easily located by finding the large cave in the center of the wall. A couple moderate lines are just right of the cave, everything else is 5.12-5.13. (3)The Back 9 has a good mixture of routes ranging in difficulty from 5.10 - 5.13, and is found on the right end of the wall.
Typically the best times to climb at the Golf Wall are fall and spring. However, it is possible to climb on cooler summer days or during warm, dry periods in the winter.
Getting There
Located just north of Tamarron Golf Course, approximately 18 miles north of Durango on US 550. Park in a small dirt parking area on the west side of the highway. The climbing will be visible on the opposite (east) side of the road. From the parking, cross the highway to the east side and follow a climber's trail to the crag. About a five minute approach.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Golf Wall:
The climbs on the golf wall are only about 50 ft. in length, but are pretty steep and pack a good pump. The wall is pretty heavily bolted so knowing where exactly to go can be difficult. Choose your own adventure!
National Forest Land swap with Tammarron Resort North of Durango will trade 265 acres of pristine National Forest for Mitchell Lakes. I know this land swap does not effect our access to Golf Wall but it will change the nature of the experience. Please see attached letter from Pete Turner.
"After speaking to you yesterday, I went home and looked a little closer at the proposed 48 homesites (out of 125 that are proposed for the entire 265 acres) that will be adjacent to the Golf Climbing Wall. I think these homes will be within 400 to 600 feet of what you will be climbing. I think it will change the atmosphere. You mentioned additional popular climbing routes on the limestone rock further to the east. It would be important for your group to see how close the proposed private boundaries will come to these new climbing routes. Finally, the paved road and paved parking area will change the pristine nature of this climbing area which will make it more popular with more impact on the area. It will definitely lose its grass roots characteristics. With a paved road and luxury homes nearby, it will have a Los Angeles feel to it. (By the way, this will match the Bridge to No Where). Just some things to think about and discuss with your climbing friends. Once the boundary fences go up in 2010 or 2011, we all wonder "What the heck happened here? I don't recall this being in the plans?""
Thanks, Pete Turner
What can we do to stop this come to the meeting and voice you opinion we should also write some letters to our congress men.
Meeting: Wednesday, September 2nd 5:30- 6:30pm Open House 6:30- 9 pm Meeting Durango Public Library Forest Service-hosted public meeting
For additional Information go to: www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan and www.savehaviland.org
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