Perhaps the most appropriately named wall at Cathedral.... The first time I looked up at that wall, it looked evil.... A steep, imposing wall seemingly devoid of holds and going on forever.... Mostly known for its aid climbing, it also hosts a few desperate free routes...Most of the free climbing is in the 5.12 range, and the aid is from C2 to A4.... Classics include Grande Finale (5.12), Mordor Wall (A3, some pitches have gone free), Diagonal (5.9 R) would be more popular if the top out wasn't choked with poison ivy (I've not checked for myself yet, but it doesn't sound pretty)....
Getting There
Hike up the well-marked trail as if going to Thin Air Face.... The Mordor Wall will be right in front of you, it's the one that makes you go "Holy shit".... The Thin Air face is on its left, and the cave on the right....
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