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Duke's Wall

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Description

Duke's Wall is the overhanging, west-facing aspect of Crystal Wall, and is home to some of the steepest climbing offered in the Poudre Canyon. Be ready to fight the pump on these tough sport routes.

Getting There

Follow the main trail through the talus to the southwest corner of the North Face, and continue up the trail through scree to the base of Duke's Wall.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 28
Sea of Lichen
Sport
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 4
Pet Cemetary
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
Nancy
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 2
Pumpin' Puff Muffins
Trad
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 6
Good Ol' Boys
Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 53
The General Lee
Sport, TR
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 5
Bosch Hog
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Sea of Lichen
 28
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Pet Cemetary
 4
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
Nancy
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Pumpin' Puff Muffins
 2
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Good Ol' Boys
 6
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
The General Lee
 53
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport, TR
Bosch Hog
 5
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport

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The overhang is more dramatic than it appears!
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Balazs Rau
Denver, CO
[Hide Comment] What is the route left of Gool Ol' Boys ? Apr 26, 2012