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Elevation: 6,795 ft 2,071 m
GPS: 38.83737, -108.57271
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Shared By: Jesse Zacher on Jan 31, 2015
Admins: Jesse Zacher, Bradley Mark Edwards, Nick Reecy, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

Description Suggest change

This large swath of steep cliff line extends for several miles standing guard between CO Highway 141 and Divide Road. Many of the climbs are approached from above as the Divide Road course up its right side flanks via steep switchbacks. The parking off of Divide Road at the top of the cliffs is limited and can be hazardous during the hunting seasons as the multitudes of hunters with massive RVs make the great trek to the Uncompaghre Plateau. Parking can also be had at the base of the cliff where Divide Road begins. The approaches from the base are often very vegetated and rough.

This wall provides some of the best cracking climbing in the canyon as well as some of the most consistently steep and long lines. Many routes are over a 100 feet. It has long been a testing ground for local climbers.

The center portions offer several high quality routes with anchors that can be easily top roped and solo top roped for a great outing.

The east sections has recently been developed adding several challenging climbs. The large cliff line is constantly under scrutiny for new lines. Keep your eyes peeled!

The aspect of the wall provides great shade during the summer months until mid to late afternoon.

Getting There Suggest change

Head down Hwy CO 141 approximately 20 miles from Grand Junction to the junction of CO 141 and Divide Road. Park at this junction if you wish to approach from below. Continue up the winding switch backs of Divide Road until you are atop the cliff proper. From here, it may take several stop-and-look trips to figure out what part of cliff you are above. The majority of the East end sections begin where the top of the cliff opens up to a flat, granite floored area leading up to the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Quarry Wall Complex

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 17
Bear J
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 24
Baby Dunk
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 14
Hotdog Charades
Trad, TR
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 23
Lost Vikings
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 17
Moon Shadow
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 15
Put It In Your Mouth
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 7
Modulation Crack
Trad 2 pitches
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 8
Waking Life
Trad 2 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 10
Sidewinder
Trad 2 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 9
Bachelor Party
Trad 2 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 6
Frozen Will
Trad 2 pitches
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 5
Chariots of Fire
Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 8
The Velvet Hammer
Trad 2 pitches
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 9
Slippery Trout
Sport, TR
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 4
Dancing With a Mannequin
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Bear J Quarry Proper
 17
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport, TR
Baby Dunk Quarry Proper
 24
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport, TR
Hotdog Charades Quarry Proper
 14
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
Lost Vikings Massey Wall
 23
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Moon Shadow Central Quarry Wall
 17
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
Put It In Your Mouth Quarry Proper
 15
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
Modulation Crack Massey Wall
 7
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 2 pitches
Waking Life Massey Wall
 8
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 2 pitches
Sidewinder Central Quarry Wall
 10
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad 2 pitches
Bachelor Party Massey Wall
 9
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad 2 pitches
Frozen Will Massey Wall
 6
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad 2 pitches
Chariots of Fire Central Quarry Wall
 5
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
The Velvet Hammer Massey Wall
 8
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad 2 pitches
Slippery Trout Quarry Proper
 9
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport, TR
Dancing With a Mannequin Slab Ramp
 4
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport, TR
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