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Short Wall Rock Climbing

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Areas in Short Wall

Short Wall - Left Side 10 / 1 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

Short Wall - Right Side 16 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16

Elevation:	3,000 ft
GPS:	34.0926, -116.1535 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Miller on Jun 21, 2002
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Access Issue: Seasonal Golden Eagle Closures Details

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CLOSURE:
CLIMBING ROUTES SLATANIC, RATTLESNAKE BUTTRESS, MARGARET THATCHER SPIRE, STEPPING STONES, BULKHEAD, DUNCE CAP, AND COMMISSIONER'S BUTTRESS ARE CLOSED DUE TO NESTING GOLDEN EAGLES
Dates of Closure: February 8th to June 15th, 2022

Description

To say the Short Wall is a popular spot is an understatement and with it's distinct lack of approach, sunny south-facing orientation and abundance of easy to moderate crack and face routes it's no surprise.

Although many of the routes can easily be lead, and are often soloed, it's toproping that rules here. Expect to find multiple ropes strung up on weekends as it's a popular spot with youth groups and other organizations teaching basic rock climbing - fortunately mid-week is more relaxed.

Getting There

Make a left (heading southeast) at Billboard Buttress, which is the road leading to Rattlesnake Canyon. The Short Wall is on the left, facing south, just before two roads merge into one. Day use parking is available at the eastern end of the wall with room for approximately 8 vehicles.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Short Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 133 ● Double Crack Trad Short Wall - Right Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 27 ● Morning Warm-Up Trad Short Wall - Right Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Lateralus Trad Short Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Double Trouble TR Short Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 42 ● Step 'n Out Trad Short Wall - Left Side
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 21 ● Riff Raff Roof Trad Short Wall - Left Side
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 126 ● Right V Crack Trad Short Wall - Left Side
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 6 ● Afternoon Shakedown Trad Short Wall - Right Side
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R 8 ● Left V Crack Trad Short Wall - Left Side