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Roof Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Roof Wall

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	Operation Mind Crime S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Peg Leg S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Uncarved Block (archived) 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	40 ft	12 m
GPS:	34.6811, -106.36119 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Do Not Climb On or Around Rock Shelters and Pictographs Details

17th century rock shelters and pictographs exist in this area. Climbers must be mindful of these cultural resources and avoid climbing on or around them. Two routes bolted in or near these resources next to the Roof Wall were removed by NMCRAG at the request of the US Forest Service in March 2026. Please avoid all climbing in the alcove between the Rock Star and Operation Mind Crime routes.

Description

The climbing at Roof Wall is somewhat perplexing, navigating through the sequences of intermediate bulges on not-so-obvious holds. The climbs are on the tricky side, but still fun and interesting.

There is a top rope on the right side of Roof Wall called Inner Freedom (5.11).

Getting There

Roof Wall is immediately right of the middle access trail. The large roof is the left side of the wall and 2-3 foot crack on the right is the right end.