Y-Crack Wall

The Y-Crack and more

Description 

This is the crown jewel of Necedah. A Y-shaped crack splits the center of the wall (hence the name) and a few bolted routes exist on either side of the crack. The wall is completely sheer and overhangs at about 20 degrees. Hands down, there is no better cliff for hard climbing in south-central Wisconsin.

To access the top, scramble up the north toe of the formation (fourth class), and around to the east side, also fourth class.

Getting There 

Walking up from the parking area, you will see a prominet tower and a steep cliff. This cliff is the Y-Crack Wall. You can't miss it.

The Classics

Featured Route For Y-Crack Wall

Whiskey a Go-Go 5.13a  WI : Necedah (Petenwell Bluff) : Y-Crack Wall

Whiskey a Go Go is the left most climb on the Y-Crack wall, just left of the saddle between the wall and the spire. The climb follows discontinuous cracks up the steep face. The bottom of the face is heavily featured and offers 5.10ish climbing up to the second bolt. The features eventually run out and the climber is forced into exeedingly thin and dynamic moves to link the widely spaced cracks. Once past the crux, some welcome pockets will be en...[more]   Browse More Classics in WI

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