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Mule Hollow Wall

Submitted By: John J. Glime on May 22, 2004
Administrators: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard
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This east facing wall is excellent for moderate traditional leaders. The wall is 500 feet high and has at least 13 routes on it, most of those in the 5.5 to 5.8 range. While only a 45 minute approach from the road in Big Cottonwood Canyon, you will find great seclusion. It feels remote and alpine. If you want multi pitch climbing and to escape the crowds, this wall is for you.


Getting There 

Park at the pullout just after crossing the creek .2 miles up canyon from the Storm Mountain Picnic area. Hike up the canyon due north for 3/4 a mile. Look for the wall to your left. Avoid cutting up the slope too soon. Look for talus fields or for a semi-obvious trail. Leaving the main trail and heading up towards the wall is a bit of a pain. It is steep, and not very enjoyable, but remember... you are escaping the crowds!

Allow 45 minutes to an hour for the approach.



Featured Route For Mule Hollow Wall
walk up as if your were trying to get behind the pinnacle and you will see the crack it's the best one on the wall

Jam Crack Route 5.6  UT : Wasatch Range : Mule Hollow Wall
This route is on the main wall on the right end of the cliff approx. 100 left of a pinnacle. Look for the obvious, prominent crack.Pitch one, 5.6:Climb the crack, with good protection up to the anchors. If memory serves me correctly, I believe I passed what appeared to be a rappel anchor and belayed on a sandy notch/ledge. But obviously use your best judgement.Pitch two, 5.5:Continue up and move slightly to the left until your rope runs out or...[more]


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View from the road, the face without all the trees.

BETA PHOTO: View from the road, the face without all the trees...

Picture of Mule Hollow Wall

BETA PHOTO: Picture of Mule Hollow Wall

This Candycane shaped tree is visible as you look up the trail at the fork, or after you passed the trail. Look for it

BETA PHOTO: This Candycane shaped tree is visible as you look ...

View from the top of Down, Dirty, Doublecrossed. Ben is climbing on the right, two unknown climbers on Jam Crack Route to the left.

View from the top of Down, Dirty, Doublecrossed. ...

Mule Hollow Main Wall Beta

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By cdec
From: SLC and Moab, ut
May 29, 2008
CONDITION REPORT 

So the Candy Cane tree is down. Don't bother looking for it. We overshot the turn and ran down being chased by lightning. Going back this weekend to climb and get good approach beta.

By Peter Gram
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 13, 2004

The last part of the approach is a little tedious. I had a bit of trouble finding the side trail up to the wall, but eventually figured it out. Along the way, there are 2 cairns along the left side of the trail. Take the somewhat obscure spur at the second cairn. This is right before a stream crossing. Follow the trail up through talus and maybe some bushwhacking to get to the wall.

By john gilchrist
From: sLC, utah
Jul 9, 2006

Once you get to the approach that leads up to the wall from the main trail it gets pretty steep for a while. When you hit the wall just skirt accross it to get to the climb you want. Climbs around Jam Crack require a little bit of a scram, not bad though.

fun climbs with no walk off.

By Ryan Brough
From: Arvada, Colorado
Sep 4, 2006

Nathan's approach versus the Ruckman approach. Verdict=follow the candycane tree, unless you prefer loose talus. Nathan's route has more switchbacks, shade, and fewer steep spots.