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Genetic Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Genetic Wall

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	Acromegaly T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Genetic Continuity S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Genetic Drift S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Heirloom T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	ModeRNA Times T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Non-GMO T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Scion T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Spicy Heirloom T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Tyrannosaurus Runt T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
	Wavy Baby T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,586 ft	1,398 m
GPS:	34.83804, -111.76896 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Genetic Wall is the set of dark red fins/buttresses immediately below and west of Devils Thumb, just across the drainage from the Planetarium. Here you'll find a small assortment of traditional lines and a pair of hard sport routes. This crag is seldom visited despite the super short approach, generally decent rock, and nice views.

This is a great place for less-experienced folks to hone their crack-cilmbing skills. Warm up on Moderna Times (5.7), Scion (5.8), and Wavy Baby (5.9); then make your way over to the main attraction: Heirloom (5.10). Extra time calls for laps on Spicy Heirloom (5.10+) and Non-GMO (5.10-). Feeling strong? Have a go at Tyrannosaurus Runt (5.11- PG-13), which still hasn't seen a second ascent. Meanwhile, offwidthers can rack up the big cams for Acromegaly (5.9) and Mombay (5.10c).

Getting There

Park at Mystic Trailhead, a small gravel pullout the north side of Chapel Road. Follow this trail 5-10 minutes and then take a right on Hog Wash trail. Follow Hog Wash for a couple minutes until you can turn uphill and scramble the main gully system to the base of the wall. Basically head toward Devils Thumb but stop at the wall on the left side of the gully because, well, that's the Genetic Wall. Can't miss it. Total: 15-20 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Genetic Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 55 ● Scion Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 22 ● Wavy Baby Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 50 ● Heirloom Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 17 ● Spicy Heirloom Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 4 ● Genetic Drift Sport