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Elevation: 8,108 ft 2,471 m
GPS: 41.17325, -105.37667
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Valley Massif has a collection of good multi-pitch traditional crack climbs. The guidebook for this area declares Valley Massif as one of the loveliest areas in Vedauwoo. I have to agree. This area is made up primarily of two faces--the Northwest face and the Southeast face. The Northwest face stays shaded most of the day and the opposite is true for the Southeast face. The Southeast face has some nesting birds of prey so check for closures. The walk off for most of the routes is to the Northeast.

Getting There Suggest change

To get to this area follow the Turtle Rock trail that starts in the parking area near the base of Walt's Wall. The trailhead is on the left side of the parking area when facing Walt's. Follow this trail around until you see the Valley Massif rock outcroppings across the valley. You will have to cross some beaver dams to get there.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Valley Massif

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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 63
Soft Touch
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 79
Bill Steal
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 170
Screw
Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 56
Nail
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 9
Tea Grinder
Trad 2 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 61
Zipper
Trad 3 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 64
Hammer
Trad 2 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 16
Quits
Trad 3 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 83
Tool Or Die
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 21
Hair of the Dog
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 24
King of Coney Island
Trad, Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 61
Monkey Wrench
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 32
Hooker
Trad 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 4
Best Man
Trad, TR
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 4
Been Hair Done That
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Soft Touch
 63
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
Bill Steal
 79
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
Screw
 170
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Nail
 56
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Tea Grinder
 9
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Zipper
 61
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Hammer
 64
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Quits
 16
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 3 pitches
Tool Or Die
 83
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Hair of the Dog
 21
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
King of Coney Island
 24
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Sport
Monkey Wrench
 61
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad
Hooker
 32
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
Best Man
 4
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, TR
Been Hair Done That
 4
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
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