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Barks Canyon Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Barks Canyon Wall

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	Bandito Route T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Big Bruno T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Don't Be a Dale T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Erection Direct T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Fettucini Afraido T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Glory Road, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Long Lead, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Long Road, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Root Beer Route T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Short Lead, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Simmer Til Done T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Stroke It Gently T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Tuesday Afternoon T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13

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Elevation:	3,239 ft	987 m
GPS:	33.41152, -111.34934 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: PLACING BOLTS IS ILLEGAL IN THE SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS! Details

In the early '90's the USFS banned all placement of bolts in the Superstition Wilderness. This unfortunately includes replacement of existing bolts. Violating this ban may result in climbing restrictions on this beautiful area. Please think twice and go bolt somewhere else.

Description

This wall has good rock for The Superstitions, which isn't saying much. Fun, mostly moderate climbs from 3-4 pitches with awesome scenery. Seems remote despite it's close proximity to the Peralta trailhead.
Update: You no longer need to rap off the back of BCW and scramble down wash back to your packs. You can rap down Stroke it Gently. See big bruno description for info and pic.

Getting There

Park at the Peralta trailhead. Take the Bluff Springs Trail for about 1.5 miles over a ridge and into Bark Canyon. Turn left and scramble up the climbers trail to the base of the cliff.

13 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Barks Canyon Wall

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 21 ● The Glory Road Trad 4 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 46 ● The Long Lead Trad 3 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 12 ● Big Bruno Trad 4 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 17 ● Stroke It Gently Trad 4 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● Erection Direct Trad 3 pitches