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Wheeler Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Wheeler Wall

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	Quickdraw McGraw T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Sahrrite T,S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Unknown (Right of With The Wind) S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	With The Wind S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	7,504 ft
GPS:	32.39653, -110.68825 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Almonzo Wilder on Aug 28, 2003
Admins:	adrian montano, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen Page Updates (admin only)

Access Issue: Potentially unavailable to climbing February through July if raptors are breeding here. Details

This area is historically used by nesting falcons, hawks, owls or other raptors. Breeding season varies but is roughly February through July. Nesting raptors are protected by law.

If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.

Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.

More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…

Description

Wheeler Wall is a great crag lying in an area that was relatively undamaged by the Bullock fire and completely unscathed by the Aspen Fire. It is home to a small number of bolted slab routes in the 5.10-5.11 range and one worthwhile trad/bolted route (5.7+). The rock quality is excellent, and the climbing steep and challenging. All the climbs are one long pitch, so bring a 60m rope and be prepared to walk off (easy, obvious descent).

Quickdraw McGraw (5.10R) makes this crag worth a look, while Sahrrite (5.7+) is a good moderate lead.

Getting There

Park on the right hand side of the Catalina Highway, just past the Rose Canyon turn-off (about two tenths of a mile further up the road). This is a newly renovated and rather large parking lot and no longer fits the "small pull-out" description in Squeezing the Lemmon. Park and head back downhill 20-30 yards, then head up a steep gully toward a visible large slab (which is Wheeler Wall). The base of the wall is a steep 5-10 minute walk.