Elevation: 8,500 ft
GPS: 38.92102, -105.43212
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Shared By: Julian Smith on Dec 31, 1969 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures January 1- July 31st, 2016-2021 Details

Description

This is a another short but excellent wall in Elevenmile Canyon. A mixture of sport and trad routes are to be found there. Most notable are the 5.7 romp of Loaf and Jug and the 5.11 thugfest up the magnificent Captain Cod Piece. There are discreet boulders located at its feet, perfect for sunbathing. Top rope anchors can be set up on top.

Getting There

The River Wall is located 6.3 miles up the canyon. Park just after crossing a bridge. The river will be on your right, between you and the wall. Walk downstream, back across the bridge, and work upstream on the opposite bank. You will run into the wall. (Per Alden Armstrong: you may not be able to cross the edge of the river below the bridge due to high water levels. If that is the case, scramble up the rock face to the right of the bridge, and work your way up the canyon that way, be careful to not dislodge loose rocks on the cars below.)

The descent is either lowering from anchors or walking off the top. Cheers.

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Classic Climbing Routes at River Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 33
Hebrew Hangover
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 32
Parallel Universes
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 30
Life on the Run
Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13
 4
Running Man
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Hebrew Hangover
 33
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Parallel Universes
 32
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Life on the Run
 30
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Running Man
 4
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b PG13 Trad, TR
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