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(f) Black Wall

Washington > Northwest Region > San Juan, Fidal… > Mt Erie > (c) Orange Area

Description

Black Wall is really a misnomer, since most of the formation is a slab with a few sections pf steeper rock. Although the rock's black sections see considerable drainage in the winter and spring, the wall does offer some "adventure" climbs. You will climb on some rock that has lichens, moss, grass and other debris. But there are some excellent sections of rock. Most of the climbs are mixed with natural pro and bolts.

Getting There

The best approach is via the Cedar Trail off Trail 247, which brings one to the base of the wall. *To rappel off the wall with a single 60m rope, you need to reach the anchor chains for "The Alpha and the Omega". From these anchors, rap to the anchors on "Tribulation". It's worth noting that the top approach is quite sketchy and exposed.

Routes from Left to Right

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 3
Armageddon
Trad, Sport
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 3
Hornets In Hot Pursuit
Trad, Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 3
Lost World
Trad, Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 8
The Abyss
Trad, Sport 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 8
Revelation
Trad, Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 8
Pestilence
Trad, Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
Tribulation
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
The Alpha and the Omega
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
The Beast
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Armageddon
 3
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad, Sport
Hornets In Hot Pursuit
 3
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad, Sport
Lost World
 3
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Sport
The Abyss
 8
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Sport 2 pitches
Revelation
 8
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Sport
Pestilence
 8
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Sport
Tribulation
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
The Alpha and the Omega
 5
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
The Beast
 5
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport

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Mt. Erie Topo
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Base of black wall
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[Hide Comment] This wall could provide a concentration of great moderate mixed climbing if scrubbed and re-bolted. At the moment the climbs are pretty heady and arguably a bit dangerous. Jul 8, 2020