Center Lead Wall Rock Climbing

Follow the approach directions on the Capitol Butte North Face overview page to access the main drainage. The bulk of the approach to the Center Lead Wall is the same as for the Eighties Babies Buttress. Follow the drainage uphill past the Center Lead Wall until the splitter of Eighties Babies is visible, and turn uphill (north) up a prominent side drainage. Ascend this steep side drainage that is decent going and generally clear of brush until it ends at a cliff, cut left (east) and sidehill on steep, loose slopes crossing another smaller side drainage to the base of the buttress (look for cairns to help find the best path). Skirt around the buttress on the left (east) and up a short scramble and continue up and slightly left (east) to another short band with a fixed hand-line. From the top of this band, traverse further left (east) and link brushy ledges and short steep bits until the drainage below the upper wall is reached; this section involves some exposure as you traverse above a cliff, take care! Scramble up the final drainage on slickrock to the wall and traverse the base left (east) a couple hundred feet to the routes.
The approach is circuitous and a bit inobvious, but not too bad if you pay attention and find the correct passages.
Approx. 1 hr hiking time.