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Elevation: 7,450 ft
GPS: 39.99836, -105.41199
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The Wall of the Dead is the highest area on the Second Tier. It holds three sport routes and one mixed (bolts plus gear) route. Dead Can Dance (9) is a popular route on the right side of the wall. The Dead Zone (10a) climbs a crack system just left of Dead Can Dance. Dead Again (10c) is a steep face route up the middle of the wall. Isle of the Dead (10c) climbs a black streak in the chimney to the left.

Just left of The Wall of the Dead are the slab routes Incline Club (8) and Tomb of Sorrows (9), making this a popular area for those seeking moderate adventures.

L->R:

A. Isle of the Dead, 10, 1p, 70', 8 bolts. Black water streak in chimney.
B. In Between The Deads, 8, 1p, 70', TR or gear?
C. Dead Again, 10, 1p, 60', 6 bolts. Steep, committing face.
D1. The Dead Zone, 10-, 1p, 70', 2 bolts & gear to 2.5". Corner, bulge, & cracks.
D2E. Sarcophagus, 10+, 1p, 70', bolts.
E.  Dead Can Dance, 9+, 1p, 60', 7 bolts. Corners to arete to roof.

Getting There Suggest change

Climb up the talus field above the Tyrolean Traverse. A dirt path starts at the top of the talus. Follow the path uphill a bit until the trail splits. Continue up the hill on the right trail branch. You'll eventually reach a steep wall with a scooped-out face; this is the route Strange Science. Continue right and up the hill, following a loose and eroded trail. On the left is the Middle Wall slab; directly above is The Wall of the Dead. A deep chimney separates the two walls.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Wall of the Dead

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
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Dead Can Dance
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 331
Dead Again
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Dead Can Dance
 401
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Dead Again
 331
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
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