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Elevation: 6,533 ft 1,991 m
GPS: 39.35285, -104.76871
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Shared By: Ben Mottinger on Dec 31, 2000
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The Grocery Store Walls are among the most popular climbs in the canyon due to the short hike. Top roping access can be found at various places along the wall (depending on how easy of a climb you're comfortable with). Some locations are just North of the Banana Tower (4th class), or at the very North end of the wall to the right of Gorilla Milk (easier 4th class), or to the South are some 4th class access areas.

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A. Hot Tuna/Tuna Help, 9+, 1p, gear.
B. Hamburger Helper, 10, 1p, 50', TR.
C. Hamburger, 10, 1p, 50', gear.
D. Cactus Flower, 10, 1p, 40', TR.
E. Shake and Bake, 11, 1p, 25', TR.
F. Pushing Buttons, 10+, 1p, 30', TR.
G. Petrified Turd, 8, 1p, gear.
H. Hot Fudge, 8, 1p, 40', gear.
I. Donut Hole, 11, 1p, 40', TR or gear.
JI. Hot Fudge Variation, 10, 1p, 40', TR.
K. Fudge Face, 10, 1p, 40', TR.
L. Peaches and Scream, 6, 1p, 40', gear.
M. Zucchini, 5, 1p, gear.
N. What's Homogenized? aka Peppermint Patty, 11, 1p, TR.
O. Rat's Nest, 8+, 1p, 40', gear.
P. Tortilla Flats, 9+, 1p, 50', gear.
Q. Pretzel Logic, 11, 1p, 50', TR.
R. You Name It, 12-, 1p, 50', TR.
S. Licorice Stick, 9, 1p, gear.
T. Gatoraide, 12+ or A0, 1p, 40', bolts? TR.
T. Bozo No No, 11-, 1p, 45', bolts.
U. Rain Dance Crack, 10-, 1p, 40', gear or TR.
VU. Rain Dance, 9+, 1p, 40', gear or TR.
W. Frosted Flakes, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
X. Caramel Corner, 5, 1p, 45', gear.
Y. Caramel Corner Layback, 5, 1p, 40', gear.
Z. Blood Pudding, 9+, 1p, 40', TR.
AA. Penny Horse Ride, 9, 1p, 30', TR.
BB. Meat Market, 10, 1p, 30', TR.
CC. Bubbo Goes Solo, 8, 1p, 30', TR.
DD. Bubbo's Crack, 9+, 1p, 30', gear or TR.
EE. 5.10, 10+, 1p, 40', TR.
FF. The Scoop, 11, 1p, 40', TR.
GG. Teething Biscuit, 10-, 1p, 40', TR.
HH. Banana Split Chimney, 4, 1p, 40', gear.
II. Banana Peel, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
JJ. Banana Shake, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
KK. Banana Flip, 6, 1p, 40', TR.
LL. Rainbow Bread, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
MM. Pecan Pie, 9-, 1p, 40', TR.
NN. Boulder problem.
OO. Pie In The Sky, 10+, 1p, 45', TR.
PP. Franktown Brewery, 5, 1p, 40', TR.
QQ. Strawberry Jam, 5, 1p, 40', gear.
RR. Gorilla Milk Direct, 9-, 1p, 40', TR.
SS. Gorilla Milk, 8-, 1p, 40', TR.
TT. Crack, 5, 1p.
VV, Crack, 6, 1p.
WW. Crack, 3, 1p.
XX. Crack, 2, 1p.

Getting There

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From the West entrance, park at the first lot after the Homestead lot. Take the trail to the West and hike a whole 5 minutes to the base. The first climbs you'll come to are Fudge Face, Donut Hole, etc.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Grocery Store Walls

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 30
Banana Chimney
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 109
Peaches and Scream
Trad, TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 62
Gorilla Milk
TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 97
Hot Fudge
Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 83
Rat's Nest
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 51
Gorilla Milk Direct
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 90
Licorice Stick
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 37
Rain Dance
TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 36
Teething Biscuit
Trad, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 57
Rain Dance Crack
Trad, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 47
Hot Fudge (variation)
Trad, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 9
The Scoop
Sport, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 19
Donut Hole
Sport, TR
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 75
Bozo No No
Sport, TR
5.15d 9c 39 XIII- 41 E11 8c V17 9A AI6 M16+ A5+ Steep Snow
 42
The Cornucopia
Aid, Boulder, Mixed, Ice, Snow
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Banana Chimney
 30
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
Peaches and Scream
 109
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
Gorilla Milk
 62
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b TR
Hot Fudge
 97
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Rat's Nest
 83
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Gorilla Milk Direct
 51
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
Licorice Stick
 90
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Rain Dance
 37
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a TR
Teething Biscuit
 36
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, TR
Rain Dance Crack
 57
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad, TR
Hot Fudge (variation)
 47
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, TR
The Scoop
 9
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
Donut Hole
 19
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
Bozo No No
 75
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
The Cornucopia
 42
5.15d 9c 39 XIII- 41 E11 8c V17 9A AI6 M16+ A5+ Steep Snow Aid, Boulder, Mixed, Ice, Snow
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