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Drive In Wall

Iowa > Backbone SP > Top-Rope/Trad

Description

The Drive In Wall is the obvious cliff just off of the main road through the park. The wall is around 70' tall featuring a wide range of grades from 5.7 to 5.11. Some routes are top rope only but a couple of the cracks can be led on gear. Remember, bolting is not allowed in the park so don't do it!

Getting There

From the Six Pines campground drive down the park road to the first parking lot. The wall is South of the parking lot.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 1
● Lefty and Poncho
Trad, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
 8
● A-Wall
Trad, TR
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 2
● Nemesis
TR
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 1
● Bride of Nemesis
TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 15
● Slot Machine
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 11
● Stairway to Heaven
Trad, TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 5
● Spinal Tap
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Lefty and Poncho
 1
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad, TR
● A-Wall
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R Trad, TR
● Nemesis
 2
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a TR
● Bride of Nemesis
 1
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b TR
● Slot Machine
 15
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● Stairway to Heaven
 11
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Spinal Tap
 5
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR

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Drive In Wall route map w/ key
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Drive In Wall from the Park Road.
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Andrew R
[Hide Comment] This wall is great, and one of my favorite places that I've climbed in Iowa. It's easy to get to, easy to get to the top, lots of good places to set Top-Rope anchors, and a great view on the entire wall! Jul 23, 2012
Mckay M
Grand Junction
[Hide Comment] Parked outside the East gate (closed) on Saturday and walked to Drive-in Wall. Set up three top ropes and had a great time despite it being a bit cold. Will come back next time with longer static rope, which looks like would be helpful for a couple other routes. Apr 2, 2018