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Goatland Wall

Utah > Wasatch Range > Central Wasatch > Little Cottonwo… > Hellgate Cliffs > E Hellgate
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Description

Also south facing, this East Hellgate wall is packed with routes at the base of the cliff which has been landscaped to accomodate a trail and belayers. Even belay bolts have been thoughtfully installed for some of these routes. The 5.9-5.11 sport climber just loves this wall. It will keep you grinning for hours. These routes have developed the reputation for having occasionally soft or forgiving ratings, great protection, and awesome pocket pulling aesthetics....characteristics that make them very popular for the SLC crowd who just want to get out of the heat or get out of the gym and have some fun!

Also, a 70m rope is frequently necessary on some of these modern lines. The Martinez classic SWARM OF BEERS (5.10d) is actually two pitches, but can be led in one with 22 draws!
The limestone is the same as found on the rest of the Hellgate Cliffs, only Martinez has spent countless hours cleaning it to perfection. It is very popular. Still some loose rock has inevitably escaped Gregorio's attention, so please climb with caution.

As with all Hellgate areas, Always Wear Your Helmet.

Getting There

Just down canyon from the Microwave station, hike up the good zigzags to the base of Far East Hellgate. Continue west, first passing Melting Mud Wall, Goat Gully Wall, Goatland Wall, and finally arriving at the Clamshell.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 20
Agent Orange
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 5
The Battle Continues
Sport 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 35
Hell Fire
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 34
Fire Water
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 13
Sworm of Beers
Sport 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 51
Hot Pockets
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 23
Dissorder
Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 3
Hellboy
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 39
Highway to Hell
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 29
Winking Owl
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 18
Shock & Awe
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 27
Turbo Sphincter
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 8
Culture Shock
Sport 2 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 2
Subhumans
Sport 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Agent Orange
 20
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Battle Continues
 5
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport 2 pitches
Hell Fire
 35
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Fire Water
 34
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Sworm of Beers
 13
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport 2 pitches
Hot Pockets
 51
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Dissorder
 23
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Hellboy
 3
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Highway to Hell
 39
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Winking Owl
 29
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Shock & Awe
 18
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
Turbo Sphincter
 27
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Culture Shock
 8
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
Subhumans
 2
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport 2 pitches

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Kristin on Voodoo Goat
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Benjamin Eaton
Sandy, UT
[Hide Comment] The descriptions of the areas and routes in the entire East Hellgate section on this site are majorly lacking proper descriptions. I could barely use the info here to help me find my way around on the first visit up the the Goatland Wall. I really enjoyed the climbing up there. I wouldn't mind adding area and route descriptions if I had the ability to edit these route pages. Jul 11, 2013
Jason Shumaker
Salt Lake City, UT
[Hide Comment] Went back to this area on Sunday. Good fun! Jun 2, 2014