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Trad Bob's hand drawing of the Black Wall Traverse
Trad Bob's hand drawing of the Black Wall Traverse
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Black Wall Traverse (V2 5+)
by Sofa King Watt
 7
Photo: Alex Bury
Photo: Alex Bury
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Alex Bury
 12
Alex Bury freesoloing Ending Crack, terrifying me.<br> <br> May 2016
Alex Bury freesoloing Ending Crack, terrifying…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Ending Crack (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by krisdoesthis
 10
photo: alex bury
photo: alex bury
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Black Wall Traverse (V2 5+)
by Alex Bury
 4
Topo Showing Ending Crack (5.7) and some of the neighboring climbs. Please let me know if you find changes in anchor locations or bolts so I can update the topo. I don't get the single bolt in the pocket below Wadka. That place seems to be growing bolts!
Topo Showing Ending Crack (5.7) and some of the…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Ending Crack (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by John Knight
 3
At the top of "Tree Root's" second pitch. this was my first trad lead :).
At the top of "Tree Root's" second pitch. this…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Tree Root (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a)
by Drew Yorkey
 2
Jonny reaching for the hueco
Jonny reaching for the hueco
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Glory Days (5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a)
by Eric R
 2
Five year old Wesley Fienup climbs the first pitch of Half Ascent, at Sespe Gorge.
Five year old Wesley Fienup climbs the first pi…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Half Ascent (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R)
by Matthew Fienup
 2
Cori on the traverse (3/31).
Cori on the traverse (3/31).
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Black Wall Traverse (V2 5+)
by Alex Bury
 2
With beautiful Fall colors and perfect Fall temps, Bryson (age 6) enjoys Tree Route at Sespe Gorge.
With beautiful Fall colors and perfect Fall tem…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Tree Root (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a)
by Matthew Fienup
 2
Mark Collar on Glory Days 5.11
Mark Collar on Glory Days 5.11
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Glory Days (5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a)
by Richard Shore
 2
Homemade pitons on Bee Line at Sespe Gorge
Homemade pitons on Bee Line at Sespe Gorge
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Bee Line (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Matthew Fienup
 2
Nate Conroy, Ending Crack
Nate Conroy, Ending Crack
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Ending Crack (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Matthew Fienup
 2
Nate Conroy looks for pro on Ending Crack's first pitch.
Nate Conroy looks for pro on Ending Crack's fir…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Ending Crack (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Matthew Fienup
 2
Black Wall from the parking/pullout area
Black Wall from the parking/pullout area
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Andrew Widmar
 1
A little Shade at Tree Route First Anchor
A little Shade at Tree Route First Anchor
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Andrew Wade
 1
Ending crack is the line that stands out - left of center
Ending crack is the line that stands out - left…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Ending Crack (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Chris toph
 1
Early ascent at Sespe Gorge.
Early ascent at Sespe Gorge.
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Alex Bury
 1
photo: ab
photo: ab
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Edge of Night (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R)
by Alex Bury
 1
After the route.
After the route.
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Pine to Pine (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Alex Bury
 1
Cleaned all the vegetation off this route today. The line is very visible now and pretty easy to protect.
Cleaned all the vegetation off this route today…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > White Spider (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R)
by Chad Parker
 1
An arête
An arête
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Edge of Night (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R)
by Joe Garibay
 1
Richard Duncan at the second anchor. The road is being repaved right below.
Richard Duncan at the second anchor. The road i…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Ending Crack (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Chad Parker
 1
Old home made Pin on route.
Old home made Pin on route.
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Bee Line (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by randy88fj62
 1
Bryson Fienup (age 6) enjoys a stellar Fall day at Sespe Gorge.
Bryson Fienup (age 6) enjoys a stellar Fall day…
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Matthew Fienup
 1
Romain nears the top of the second pitch of Bee Line, at Sespe Gorge.
Romain nears the top of the second pitch of Bee…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Bee Line (5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Matthew Fienup
 1
Topo of the Wasp.
Topo of the Wasp.
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Wasp/The Sting (5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R)
by Alex Bury
 1
David Hoffberg demonstrates the water start, an often necessary hanging belay at the start of Pipe Cleaner.
David Hoffberg demonstrates the water start, an…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Pipe Cleaner (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Matthew Fienup
 1
The right side of the Black Wall at Sespe gets the most traffic. When you get to the wall, climb Tree Root (5.5) then Ending Crack (5.6/5.7). Both have good protection on solid rock. One of my favorites is Pipe Cleaner (5.6). It's a shorter pitch but offers larger fist/hand jams and even a few knee jams (dare we say "off-width"?) on clean rock. With 2 ropes you can top rope most of (not so clean) White Spider (5.7) and a good chunk of nearby real estate. Pine to Pine (5.6R) on the right side offers a less clean alternative if Tree Root and Ending Crack are taken.
The right side of the Black Wall at Sespe gets…
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by John Knight
 1
Though it is possible to climb Pipe Cleaner as one VERY long pitch, I find it preferable to climb it as 2 pitches. There is a comfortable belay ledge at mid-height that offers an exceptional position on the wall.<br> <br> In this photo, Michael & Marina McKay enjoy the view from the belay ledge atop the first pitch of Pipe Cleaner.
Though it is possible to climb Pipe Cleaner as…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Pipe Cleaner (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Matthew Fienup
 1
Trad Bob, a.k.a. Trav Bob at 70! on his beloved <br> Black Wall traverse. February 4th, 2018
Trad Bob, a.k.a. Trav Bob at 70! on his beloved…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Black Wall Traverse (V2 5+)
by Sofa King Watt
 6
<em>Lost in the Sespe</em>
Lost in the Sespe
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Lost in the Sespe (5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13)
by Alex Bury
 4
Matt Spencer Top Roping the first pitch of The Wasp
Matt Spencer Top Roping the first pitch of The…
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Wasp/The Sting (5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R)
by Sofa King Watt
 3
Looking down the first pitch of Pine to Pine.
Looking down the first pitch of Pine to Pine.
Central Coast > … > Sespe Gorge (Bl… > Pine to Pine (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Alex Bury
 6
Brooke (left) and Drew are lost in a sea of sandstone at Sespe Gorge.
Brooke (left) and Drew are lost in a sea of san…
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Matthew Fienup
 2
Aquatic, Two-Stripe Garter Snake. <br> <br> Photographed in the shallows of Sespe Creek at the base of the Black Wall.
Aquatic, Two-Stripe Garter Snake. Photograp…
Central Coast > Hwy 33/Ojai > Sespe Gorge (Black Wall)
by Matthew Fienup
 10
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