This is a nice crag that is easily accessible to St. George but has a bit more of a outdoor feeling to it than the Chuckawalla Wall.
The stone here is very similar to the Chuckwalla Wall - steep in many places with big pockets. A bit soft and sandy, but overall not too chossy and fun to climb on. All bolted and generally well-bolted.
Turtle has some steeper stone than Chuckwalla and a natural arch/cave with some really steep routes like Banana Dance (11+). There are routes here from 5.8 to 5.13.
Faces east so it gets morning sun and afternoon shade.
Getting There
Park at the Chuckwalla parking lot (about a mile north of St. George on Hwy 18). The parking lot is well-signed and hard to miss.
Then walk past Chuckawalla Wall and follow the well-signed trail about a mile into the desert. You will see Turtle Wall on your left as you walk north.
Don't follow the first sign that says "Turtle Wall" and heads off left. Continue straight until a sign that states "Climbing Access" and then head left across the wash.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Turtle Wall:
Big holds and even bigger moves describe this athletic route. Banana Dance climbs an ever steepening overhang through jugs and deep edges. lunge, throw, pull, and pump your way up this one.Wear your tighty whities or tape accordingly. ...[more]Browse More Classics in UT
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