Purple Wall

South side of the Purple Wall.

Description 

The Purple Wall sports several bolted routes on juggy, overhanging quartz monzonite. The area's name is likely derived from the unique purple varnish in sections of the rock. The wall is east-facing and is in the shade after 2pm or so. Rock quality is good, but are still cleaning up. There are some sections of rotten rock, but nothing serious. A gentle breeze picked up once the sun went down. Routes are well protected and most bolts clip from good stances. Worth the hike considering the seclusion and great weather on a hot summer afternoon.

Here are the routes listed in order from left to right:

Approach:

• The Win`o

• Collie Buddz

• Drop Out

• Purple Haze

• Gas Stoned

• Bubbles & Booze

• Squeeze It Until It's Purple

• Mad Swiller

• The Wine Drip

• Pump It Until Purple

• Purple Pumper

• Purple Gurpel

Getting There 

Look for a lone pine tree between the two "Maybird Avalanche Area" signs. Here, a rock cairn marks the beginning of the trail. Follow the established trail to a rock-filled gulch. A series of rock cairns lead to the remnants of two stone huts. Look left and the Purple Wall will stare right back at you. Plan on moderate hiking of about 20-25 minutes.

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The north side of the Purple Wall.	BETA PHOTO: Topo of south end of Purple Wall: 1. Bubbles & Boo...	BETA PHOTO: topo for the wine drip, mad swiller, and pumpit un...
topo for purple gurple, and purple pumper	Todd Passey on Squeeze it until its Purple.	Winslow Passey on Pump It Until Purple
Todd P. on Bubbles and Booze