Upper Town Wall

BETA PHOTO: Upper Town Wall - Center topo (1993)

Description 

The huge wall sitting above the town of Index visible from the road into town. Has long routes, both aid and free, and a mix of trad and sport. More committing that the 2 minute approach to the Lower Wall, but worth the pain. Classic aid lines include Town Crier and Green Dragon. Great multipitch free routes are the Davis-Holland and Heaven's Gate. Many more super burly routes exist and there are more to be done.

Getting There 

From the Lower Wall parking, follow the train tracks to the GM area. Walk right past the start of GM and follow the obvious path uphill to the base of the wall.

The Classics

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Lovin' Arms 5.10c A0  WA : Index Town Walls : Upper Town Wall

This route continues directly upward from the third pitch of Davis-Holland, and the linkup of these two is considered a classic.P1, 5.10b - From the anchor, tenuous face holds and side-pulling in shallow cracks brings you to an excellent hand crack. Follow the hand crack up into a mossy chimney that presents many options. The anchors are up on the left side of the chimney on top of a small ledge.P2 5.10c, 5.10c A0, or 5.11c - The original route...[more]   Browse More Classics in WA

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BETA PHOTO: Diamond topo (1993)