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Elevation: 694 ft 212 m
GPS: 46.03662, -118.93495
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Shared By: markthomas on Apr 5, 2021 · Updates
Admins: Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan

Description Suggest change

The lower cliff is where the original climbs were established at Wallula. The rock here tends to be more solid than the upper cliff, but what you gain in rock quality you lose in height (most routes are 20 to 30ft). With both cracks and faces, the lower cliff hosts trad and sport climbs, which often share anchors. There are also a variety of inset top-rope anchors above the cliff, which can be accessed by going around the cliff to the north. 

Be aware of rattlesnakes, and the friendly neighborhood survivalist who may come yell at you for being on "private property". Both of these hazards are best left alone if encountered.

 

Getting There Suggest change

The trail to the lower band starts across the highway from the northern end of the parking pullout. A small no hunting sign denotes the start of the trail.  The trail is steep at the beginning and end, but it only takes 5-7 minutes to get from the cars to the base of the cliff.

45 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lower Band

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 18
Jimgermanclimb
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
Astroknot
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 24
I'm Pro Choss and I Bolt
Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 18
Mafic Wave
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 21
The Mundercling
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 11
Rump Roast
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 11
Feelin 22
Trad
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 10
Butterflies and Bud Lights
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 21
Taqueria Dreams
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 16
Loess Without You
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 12
Wallulove
Sport
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 4
Lovin' on the Run
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 27
Red Planet (AKA The Sit Clip)
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 15
The Martini
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 10
First ImPRESSion
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Jimgermanclimb
 18
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Astroknot
 13
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
I'm Pro Choss and I Bolt
 24
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Mafic Wave
 18
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
The Mundercling
 21
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Rump Roast
 11
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Feelin 22
 11
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Butterflies and Bud Lights
 10
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Taqueria Dreams
 21
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Loess Without You
 16
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Wallulove
 12
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Lovin' on the Run
 4
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
Red Planet (AKA The Sit Clip)
 27
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
The Martini
 15
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
First ImPRESSion
 10
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
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