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The Hank Collins Memorial Wall

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"Hank Wall"

The Hank Collins Memorial Wall is located to the right side base of The Monument at Smith Rock State Park. This 160' free standing monolith holds some of the newest moderate to harder lines here at Smith. A once undeveloped diamond in the rough, the lines that have been revealed on this wall are sure to please any crowd. A distinct roof feature located in the center of the wall and a smooth marble-like texture of the rock adds an unique quality to the style of climbing on the Hank Wall.

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Turn right at the bridge and enjoy the amazing views of the northern side of Smith Rock. This side of the park is definitely less traveled and less populated on any given day at Smith.

To hike to The Hank Collins Memorial Wall, several paths have been cleared while walking towards The Monument and surrounding areas. While walking up river on the river path, look for a very large Ponderosa Pine with two distinct entrances at the base of the tree. There are two pines with simliar entrances, you are looking for the second, larger Ponderosa Pine with more defined entrances and is the second one you will encounter while walking along the river trail (hiking up stream). Follow the defined trail up approximately 25 yards and turn right onto a newly built trail that leads directly to The Hank Collins Memorial Wall.

There are several seemingly walkable paths that lead to the wall. These are washed out water trails. Do not walk up these please!

Please stay on the designated path to help with hillside erosion.

Morning shade, Evening shade

Routes from Left to Right

5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 38
Sweet as Hank
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 19
Animal Magnetism
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 2
The Hank Spire
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 8
Mr. Scruff
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 3
All Dogs Go To Heaven
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 10
Hank Collins Memorial Route
Sport
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 1
Teasing Hank
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 42
A Big Tease
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 3
A Little Tease
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 13
Tommy TwoTone
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 88
Entry Fee
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 70
The Good Die Young
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 49
Hanky Panky
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Sweet as Hank
 38
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Animal Magnetism
 19
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
The Hank Spire
 2
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Mr. Scruff
 8
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
All Dogs Go To Heaven
 3
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Hank Collins Memorial Route
 10
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Teasing Hank
 1
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
A Big Tease
 42
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
A Little Tease
 3
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Sport
Tommy TwoTone
 13
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Entry Fee
 88
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Good Die Young
 70
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Hanky Panky
 49
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport

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tommie E
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[Hide Comment] first and foremost,,, both Hank and Alan are two great creatures,,, one is a dog,, that's Hank,, a real beautiful being ,,, Alan human amazing young gentleman,, both have hearts of gold!! Alan suffered a major tragic loss with Hank dying of porcupine quill damage.Alan can be very proud to have a heart so big, to love his dog and great friend so much.His routes on this wall will forever be a reminder to him of great times had with his fabulous Hank. Oct 28, 2015