Hole in the Wall Rock Climbing
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Effective 8am, May 19th, 2022, the Cibola National Forest has issued a stage 3 (full closure) fire restriction order for the Mountainair, Mount Taylor and Sandia ranger districts. The order can be found at fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO…
The order is effective until December 31, 2022 or until rescinded earlier. Before you climb in any of the Albuquerque areas, you are encouraged to verify the land management status of the particular area to ensure it is not within the closure order area. The MountainProject forum thread at mountainproject.com/forum/t… does a good job of detailing what is closed and what is open in the state of New Mexico.
A map of the Cibola ranger districts can be found at fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
The order is effective until December 31, 2022 or until rescinded earlier. Before you climb in any of the Albuquerque areas, you are encouraged to verify the land management status of the particular area to ensure it is not within the closure order area. The MountainProject forum thread at mountainproject.com/forum/t… does a good job of detailing what is closed and what is open in the state of New Mexico.
A map of the Cibola ranger districts can be found at fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO….
Description
This high quality wall has a wide variety of Sandia style classics. Here you will find a moderate classic as well as difficult thin face testpieces. This area is west facing, so get there early for the difficult climbs before the afternoon sun hits.
Classics include:
Miss Piggy 5.8
Sister Sledge 5.11d
Insane Clown Posse 5.12d
2nd Pitch:
Birth of the Cool 5.11- left arete
Another Pair of Shoes 5.11c above bolted belay
Classics include:
Miss Piggy 5.8
Sister Sledge 5.11d
Insane Clown Posse 5.12d
2nd Pitch:
Birth of the Cool 5.11- left arete
Another Pair of Shoes 5.11c above bolted belay
Getting There
Approach by hiking down the Crest Spur Trail to the junction with the La Luz Trail .6 mi. Head right north down the La Luz Trail for five switchbacks from the intersection. From the fifth switchback head north following the base of the cliffs.
You can also approach by heading northeast from the top of Estrellita.
Descend by following an obvious trail from the top of the Hole in the Wall. Can also rap from the bolted anchor atop the first pitch.
You can also approach by heading northeast from the top of Estrellita.
Descend by following an obvious trail from the top of the Hole in the Wall. Can also rap from the bolted anchor atop the first pitch.
Classic Climbing Routes at Hole in the Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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