Pino Wall & Jawbone Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 9,752 ft | 2,972 m |
GPS: |
35.19079, -106.43369 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Bill Lawry on Jun 9, 2007 · Updates | |
Admins: | Jason Halladay, Mike Hoskins, Anna Brown |
Description
Pino Wall and Jawbone stand relatively isolated at the southern reaches of the main Sandia Mountains Crest. The formations are located south of the upper tram terminal, north of Pino Canyon, and just west of the crest ridge.
Getting There
If approaching from the main crest parking lot or tram, hike south down to the upper tram terminal and then continue south on the crest trail. Look for where the trail makes a close approach to the top of the ridge about 50 feet distant uphill on your right. If you reach a switchback that cuts back left from the ridge, you've gone a few minutes too far.
Alternatively, and perhaps shorter with less elevation gain on the return hike, park at the Ellis Trailhead and hike the service road to the upper tram terminal. From the tram terminal, hike the crest trail Look for where the trail makes a close approach to the top of the ridge about 50 feet distant uphill on your right. If you reach a switchback that cuts back left from the ridge, you've gone a few minutes too far.
From here there is one approach choice for Jawbone and at least two for Pino Wall.
For Jawbone, take a well defined boot trail that leads up through a little grassy area and to a small saddle in the crest ridge. At the ridge, Jawbone is visible to the west. Drop down to an aspen stand on a broader saddle between Jawbone and the crest ridge. Pino Wall lies to the south but is not visible.
For Pino Wall, one has a choice of a longer approach on foot or a shorter approach on foot followed by a rap. If doing the former, first proceed as for Jawbone above. In any case, Pino Wall page has the remaining details.
Alternatively, and perhaps shorter with less elevation gain on the return hike, park at the Ellis Trailhead and hike the service road to the upper tram terminal. From the tram terminal, hike the crest trail Look for where the trail makes a close approach to the top of the ridge about 50 feet distant uphill on your right. If you reach a switchback that cuts back left from the ridge, you've gone a few minutes too far.
From here there is one approach choice for Jawbone and at least two for Pino Wall.
For Jawbone, take a well defined boot trail that leads up through a little grassy area and to a small saddle in the crest ridge. At the ridge, Jawbone is visible to the west. Drop down to an aspen stand on a broader saddle between Jawbone and the crest ridge. Pino Wall lies to the south but is not visible.
For Pino Wall, one has a choice of a longer approach on foot or a shorter approach on foot followed by a rap. If doing the former, first proceed as for Jawbone above. In any case, Pino Wall page has the remaining details.
Classic Climbing Routes at Pino Wall & Jawbone
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