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Elevation: 6,633 ft 2,022 m
GPS: 35.1187, -111.93604
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Shared By: JJ Schlick on Aug 13, 2011
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The West End Wall is an intriguing spread of tall, morphed columns, and stunning architecture. Over the last number of years this wall has delivered long, striking lines which have created a full value venue. This wall is stained with dramatic black water streaks interfolded with otherworldly swaths of vibrant yellow lichen.

 If you are looking to climb a lot of hard routes in a day, this would be high on the list of sectors which dish out some of the most classic climbing in the canyon. There is a very conspicuous drainage/ low spot on the rim which marks the top of Nyctophiliac and Like a Shadow in the Night.

This northwest facing wall gets morning shade until midday during the summer months, an increased shade during the Fall season. 65 to 70 degree ambient temps will seem perfect.

Getting There Suggest change

Hike west along canyon rim To the far west end.

19 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at West End Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 21
● Basalt of the Earth
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 16
● Take a Chance on Me
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 7
● Collar Blind
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 4
● Mental Block
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 32
● Plain Jane Glory
Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 44
● Phantasm
Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 20
● Discothèque
Trad
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 13
● Eyes on Fire
Trad
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 29
● Nyctophiliac
Trad
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b PG13
 12
● Jade Feather
Trad
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 11
● A Flickering Flame
Trad
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 4
● Soultangler
Trad
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 12
● Like a Shadow in the Night
Trad
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 6
● Disco's Dead
Trad
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 4
● Shoshin
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Basalt of the Earth
 21
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
● Take a Chance on Me
 16
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
● Collar Blind
 7
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
● Mental Block
 4
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
● Plain Jane Glory
 32
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
● Phantasm
 44
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
● Discothèque
 20
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
● Eyes on Fire
 13
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
● Nyctophiliac
 29
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
● Jade Feather
 12
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b PG13 Trad
● A Flickering Flame
 11
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Trad
● Soultangler
 4
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Trad
● Like a Shadow in the Night
 12
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Trad
● Disco's Dead
 6
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Trad
● Shoshin
 4
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Trad
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Placing the last bit of gear before the final push to the Gravity Amp jug.
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A side view of the Iron Wall and The West End Wall.
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