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Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall) Rock Climbing
Routes in Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall)
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Behind the Curtain T,S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b PG13 |
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DEFCON 1 T,S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a |
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Horse and Pony Show, The T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Mudflap Girl T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Orangina T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 |
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Stardust T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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White Dads On Rope T,S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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| Elevation: | 6,735 ft | 2,053 m |
| GPS: |
39.57235, -107.25545 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 16,098 total · 82/month | |
| Shared By: | Michael Schneiter on Oct 2, 2008 | |
| Admins: | Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
This massive wall dominates the landscape above Grizzly Creek and features some of the best "choss" Glenwood Canyon has to offer with routes up to 700 feet in length.
The Mudwall has a long and storied history, dating back to the 1960s when Layton Kor burned through a number of partners in his forays to the steep, ominous wall. As the story goes, Kor reverted to lying to his partners about what they were climbing, assuring them they were headed to the desert or elsewhere for classic ascents, before turning off the highway at Grizzly Creek, where the Mudwall prominently towers above the canyon.
The Mudwall has a long and storied history, dating back to the 1960s when Layton Kor burned through a number of partners in his forays to the steep, ominous wall. As the story goes, Kor reverted to lying to his partners about what they were climbing, assuring them they were headed to the desert or elsewhere for classic ascents, before turning off the highway at Grizzly Creek, where the Mudwall prominently towers above the canyon.
Getting There
Take the Grizzly Creek exit (#121) off I-70 in Glenwood Canyon. Park in the large lot on the north side of the interstate, across the interstate from the boat launch.
Hike for 0.9 mile on the Grizzly Creek trail. Shortly after passing a small metal culvert underneath the trail you will encounter a steep section of trail with a square, cube-shaped on the left side of the trail. Here, a large, old logjam has recently been cut up but a reasonably safe and easy passage can be found across the creek. On the other side of the creek, head uphill and into a large scree field where you can follow cairns to the base of the wall.
Hike for 0.9 mile on the Grizzly Creek trail. Shortly after passing a small metal culvert underneath the trail you will encounter a steep section of trail with a square, cube-shaped on the left side of the trail. Here, a large, old logjam has recently been cut up but a reasonably safe and easy passage can be found across the creek. On the other side of the creek, head uphill and into a large scree field where you can follow cairns to the base of the wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall)
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