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Elevation: 6,900 ft
GPS: 39.74157, -105.34337
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Rebel Wall is the all-too-infrequently climbed complex of walls directly above Pete's Wicked Cave. The Wall faces South, is high enough on the hill side to get good sun most of the day, and has plenty of routes to keep the party going for most of the day. While there are some bolts here and there, the crag has been largely developed as a trad spot and consequently most lines chase obvious crack systems. Most of the lines currently developed are left of the wide overhang on the right side of the crag. Most guidebooks to Clear Creek Canyon are outdated and this is especially true for the Rebel Wall. Nonetheless, for convenience sake, numbering here follows the old Hubbel guide (1995) that lists 21 routes from left to right. Noto Bene: This crag sits directly above the road where the rock fall potential is dramatic, so take the usual precautions or more so.

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Park in the pull-out at the large black boulder 7.2 miles up the canyon. Rebel Wall can be approached from either the West or East via rough trails. The crag lies right above mile marker 264.

Eds. the 4th class can be avoided by staying further left (west) on the approach.

L->R:

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A. Amy Is No Help, 4, 1p, gear.

B. Learner's Permit, 5, 1p, gear.

C. Unknown, 1p, bolts.

D. Dirty Girl, 8, 1p, 60', bolts, pin, gear.

E. Large Crack, 9, 1p, 120', gear.

F. Large Crack (Mabe's version), 9, 1p, 100', gear.

G. Mama Says Knock You Out (Epidote?), 11-, 1p, 80', gear.

above G? The Curse of Eve, 12+?, gear.

H. Epidot, 11, 1p.

I. Southpaw, 10-, 1p, 95', bolts.

J. Body English, 9, 1p, 90', gear

above J. Upper Cut, 10, 1p, 50', gear.

K. Make It So, 10+ PG-13, 1p, 75', gear & bolts.

above I. Make It Go, 9, 1p.

L. Jump Start, 11 R.

M1. Only The Strong, 11.

M2. Dreidel, 10, bolts & gear.

N1. Piedmont Boulder Toad, 10, bolts & gear.

N2. Siouxnami, 12, bolts & gear.

above N. Winter Kill, 12, 1p, 25', bolts.

O. Last Chance to Dance, 11+, bolts & gear.

P. Busta Move, 11+, 1p, bolts.

Q. Down To The Wire, 11, 1p, 60', gear or TR.

R. Floppy Boot Stomp, 8-, 2p, 195', gear.

S. Happy Crack, 9+, 2p, 200', gear.

T. Whistling Dixie, 6, gear. Below the main crag.

15 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rebel Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
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Upper Cut
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
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Mama Says Knock You Out (Epidote?)
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Upper Cut
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Mama Says Knock You Out (Ep…
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
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