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Wall of Misfortune Rock Climbing

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Areas in Wall of Misfortune

1) Prairie Fire Sector 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

2) Moon Sector 0 / 12 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 12

3) Immunity Sector 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

4) Cave Sector 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

5) Sun Kissed Sector 0 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

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Elevation:	2,869 ft	874 m
GPS:	36.90539, -114.27751 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Be respectful of, and do not climb on or around, any rock art or petroglyphs in the area. Details

Description

A north-east facing wall with varied, mostly vertical climbing. The wall is divided into five main sectors (listed left to right): Prairie Fire, Moon, Immunity, Cave and Sun Kissed. Most routes receive sun until mid-day, making late fall and early spring the best times to visit.

Camping options exist at the nearby Missionary Wall, or directly beneath the wall near the road.

Getting There

Follow the driving directions on the main Mormon Mountains page from i15 toward Davidson Canyon.

Trailhead parking can be found on the left side of Sheep Pens Rd, at the last fork before entering the mouth of Davidson Canyon. Follow the climber's trail downhill to the west until reaching a gravel wash. Head north (right) in the wash for ~100 ft. until the trail breaks west (left) toward the Wall of Misfortune. Continue following cairns past two large boulders and up the final hill to the wall.

The total approach is a half mile (15-20 minutes) and joins the WoM at the Sun Kissed Sector. Continue hiking south (left) along the base of the wall to reach the other sectors.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Wall of Misfortune

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Iron Blossom Sport 5) Sun Kissed Sector
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Mouth Stuff Sport 3) Immunity Sector
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● Pan Shot Sport 5) Sun Kissed Sector
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 11 ● Mr. Pocket Sport 5) Sun Kissed Sector
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 12 ● Sun Kissed Sport 5) Sun Kissed Sector
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 10 ● Immunity Sport 3) Immunity Sector
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Fallen Prophet Sport 5) Sun Kissed Sector
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 15 ● Elephant Graveyard Sport 5) Sun Kissed Sector
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 8 ● Galactic Acid Sport 2) Moon Sector
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 14 ● Mama Killa Sport 2) Moon Sector
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 10 ● Earthshine Sport 2) Moon Sector
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 7 ● Black Rain Sport 1) Prairie Fire Sector
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 9 ● Prairie Fire Sport 1) Prairie Fire Sector
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 6 ● Lunar Rovin' Sport 2) Moon Sector
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Lambs to the Cosmic Slaughter Sport 1) Prairie Fire Sector