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Description

This is technically one wall but with two distinct sections - lower and upper. The lower half is vertical and where the action is. The upper half is like a set of steps and is easily scaled. Many advanced climbers consider the climb finished at the top of the lower half, but beginners will want to take it to the top to build confidence and endurance.

There’s a set of TR anchors to the right (as you’re looking from on top), and a set of anchors with chains on a wall section to the left of that and down.

Getting There

Best to park at the upper lot. From there you walk up the trail next to the sign and proceed maybe 100 feet up and to the left. It’s a little steep and slippery when wet or covered in fallen leaves and pine needles. Really slick when you have both.

Routes from Left to Right

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 1
Facetime
TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 8
Camel Head
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
The Shield
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1
Somewhere In Between
TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 3
Alien
TR
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 5
Beginner route
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Facetime
 1
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b TR
Camel Head
 8
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
The Shield
 5
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Somewhere In Between
 1
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a TR
Alien
 3
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a TR
Beginner route
 5
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad, TR

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Harry toproping a face climb on the Left Side of Damnation Wall.
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Jack doing some crack climbing on the Left Side of Damnation Wall.
[Hide Photo] Jack doing some crack climbing on the Left Side of Damnation Wall.
Ken looking for good pro placement on a trad line at Upper Wall left side
[Hide Photo] Ken looking for good pro placement on a trad line at Upper Wall left side
Ken getting started on a trad line Upper Wall left side
[Hide Photo] Ken getting started on a trad line Upper Wall left side
Upper Wall left side.
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