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Damage Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Damage Wall

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	America S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Arete to Face S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Brain Damage S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Damage, Inc S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Juggernaut S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Last Straw, The S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Physical Therapy S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Rock Star S 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	Shortest Straw, The S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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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. In June 2024 it was discovered that two new routes had been bolted in or near these resources next to the Roof Wall. The routes will be removed per the forest service.

Description

The climbing at Damage Wall is mostly dead vertical with occasional small roofs (1-2feet deep) about half way up. The holds are mostly crimps and the rock texture is more forgiving on the skin than some of the other areas at New Canyon. The routes offer challenging sequences of powerful moves, but not as continuously strenuous like the Power Wall routes.
The Damage Wall has 9 routes. From right to left. Make sure to check for anchors before you start up climbs.

Getting There

Damage Wall is the rock face to the left of the huge roof, where the middle access trail meets rock. Damage Wall’s left end terminates at the body-width, winding crack to the left of Juggernaut, the most recognizable climb at New Canyon, which is a five foot wide face broken into two sections by a giant scoop with interesting huecos in the roof of the scoop. See the topo on the main page for directions.