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Bulge Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Bulge Wall

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	5.9 Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hammered S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Seventh Sign, The S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Trump Style Greeting S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Wish You Were Here S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	X, The S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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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 Bulge Wall is challenging, but far less powerful than Damage Wall or Power Wall climbing, with most of the climbs being less than vertical and having a good rest halfway up. The holds are mostly straightforward crimps, but require some thinking to navigate through. Trump Style Greeting, towards the right side of the wall has a cool undercling move about one third of the way up. The climbs towards the left side of the wall begin with tiny holds on low angle rock, involve overcoming the horizontal gap with balancy moves, and finish with slightly overhanging crimping.

Getting There

Bulge Wall is about 30 paces to the left of where the middle access trail meets the rock. The most obvious feature that distinguishes Bulge Wall is a 50-80 foot wide bulge of almost featureless tan rock separated from dark gray rock above by a long horizontal gap. It’s to the left of Juggernaut, on Damage Wall, and ends as the wall wraps around the smooth corner towards Radical Wall. See the topo on the main page for directions.