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Elevation: 305 ft 93 m
GPS: 34.77237, -92.29883
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This is the prominent orange wall perched high above the Fraternal Order of Police building and the clifflines in proximity. There is a variety of grades and styles at this wall, but it maintains the ledgey nature of the area. Here are truly steep climbs and slabs, with grades from 5.4 to potentially 5.13. The crag varies in height, but some routes are upwards of 100 ft. Be warned if rocking a rope under 60m!

The wall is sunny most of the day, but is pretty shady in the early morning. There are also several parts that get tree shade.

Getting There Suggest change

Follow the main trail up to the split, take a right and walk past vestal. The trail continues across the gulley until you reach the Prow'd Wall, marked by a prominent shield of orange rock high above.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Capitol Crag

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
● Arkansan Aurora
Sport
1. Prow'd Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
● Capitol Expenditure
Sport
3. Emerald Wall
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 5
● Pommes Frites
Sport
1. Prow'd Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 7
● Alien TV
Sport
1. Prow'd Wall
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
● Grifter
Sport
3. Emerald Wall
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 5
● Capitol Crack
Trad
4. The Rotunda
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 6
● Crystal Baller
Sport
3. Emerald Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 13
● Born on the Bayou
Sport
4. The Rotunda
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 11
● Proud Mary
Sport
3. Emerald Wall
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 6
● Cliff Notes
Sport
3. Emerald Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 7
● Clinton's Chilton
Sport
4. The Rotunda
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 6
● Emerald Edge
Sport
3. Emerald Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
● El Tigre
Sport
4. The Rotunda
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 9
● Voodoo Child
Sport
4. The Rotunda
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
● Eye of the Tiger
Sport
4. The Rotunda
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Arkansan Aurora 1. Prow'd Wall
 5
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Capitol Expenditure 3. Emerald Wall
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Pommes Frites 1. Prow'd Wall
 5
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Alien TV 1. Prow'd Wall
 7
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Grifter 3. Emerald Wall
 6
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Capitol Crack 4. The Rotunda
 5
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
● Crystal Baller 3. Emerald Wall
 6
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Born on the Bayou 4. The Rotunda
 13
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Proud Mary 3. Emerald Wall
 11
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Cliff Notes 3. Emerald Wall
 6
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
● Clinton's Chilton 4. The Rotunda
 7
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Emerald Edge 3. Emerald Wall
 6
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● El Tigre 4. The Rotunda
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Voodoo Child 4. The Rotunda
 9
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Eye of the Tiger 4. The Rotunda
 7
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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