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Thompson Canyon MORE INFO >>> The gate to Thompson Canyon's southern end is locked and is no longer a viable option for short and convenient access. The standard access is now via the longer, rougher Davenport Lookout/Thompson Canyon route. New Mexico CRAG (NMCRAG) will continue to be in contact with the ranch owners and the Forest Service to see if it can resolve this issue. In the meantime, please respect the closure, spread the word and don't attempt to drive through the private ranch. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Nate getting the onsight of Sleeping Beauty. Augus...

Description 

Sleeping Beauty Wall is found just up and left of the Enchanted Tower in a sort of squared-out rectangular alcove. The middle section of the wall is overhanging. A pretty good range of routes are located here, from 5.9 to hard 5.11 and from complete jugs like those on Cheshire Cat to tiny crimps on Glass Coffin and Poison Apple. This seems to be a pretty popular area, so likely that you'll have company during the "season".

Getting There 

You can hike up to the Sleeping Beauty Wall from either side via trails along the slopes below the wall.

Routes 

Right To Left:

Cheshire Cat - 5.10b
Tarred and Feathered - 5.10c/d
Sleeping Beauty - 5.11c
Glass Coffin - 5.11b
Poison Apple - 5.11a/b
Prince Valiant - 5.9
Life O' Riley - 5.9
The Burly Wench - 5.10+
Witch's Promise - 5.11b

The Classics

Featured Route For Sleeping Beauty Wall

Glass Coffin 5.11b  NM : Enchanted Tower : Sleeping Beauty Wall

Start below Sleeping Beauty and head up left on the low-angled ramp approach to the top of the mini slab. A good stance on top of the mini slab allows you to clip the first bolt. Watch out for a loose block at the top of the slab where it joins the headwall. From there, the business begins. Head up the constantly overhanging face above, pulling hard on small, but positive pockets. The first three bolt...[more]   Browse More Classics in NM