PRINT: Rock Climb Wings of Wallenda, Tallulah Gorge

Wings of Wallenda

5.10, Trad, 180 ft (55 m),

Avg: 2.6 from 5 votes
FA: Shannon Stegg
Georgia > Tallulah Gorge > Main Wall

Access Issue: Climbing Permit Needed-Seasonal Raptor Closure Details

Typically Mid-February Tallulah Gorge will temporarily close the wall to rock climbing to protect nesting Peregrine Falcons. Climbing is expected to resume this June once the chicks fledge.
For details visit: gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge

Climbers must stop at the park's visitor center to obtain a climbing permit.

Climbing access is not allowed during whitewater releases and aesthetic water releases.

For water release schedule and further information please check the park's website, gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge.

Description

This is essentially a linkup of the first pitch of Primitive Paradox and the crux pitch of Punk Wave via a crack and a bit of face climbing.

After the inital corner, continue straight up aiming for the finger crack up high.

A long, plumb line.

Location

Start same as for Primitive Paradox.

Protection

Lots...long pitch.

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SF aiding the A3 roof on Wings of Wallenda with DW belaying 4/17/11

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Stephen Felker
Boulder, CO

Paul, just to clarify, I am pretty sure that the Wings of Wallenda nailing pitch is a seperate aid line, just right of Wally's proper (yes, same roof system). There is a weakness leading to a V at the lip that looks like it would take knifeblades, which I have eyed but never ventured up. However, I am not certain of this. Maybe Shannon could clarify. Nov 15, 2010

Stephen Felker
Boulder, CO

...agreed, the ~50m mega-pitch up to the roof is a good link up with some unique terrain. "Plumb line" about sums it up. I'd proceed with caution in the center when pulling the smeary crux above the Primitive Paradox ledge- good pro, just a little close, ya know? Nov 15, 2010

Stephen Felker
Boulder, CO

Okay, I've now done Wally's and Wings of Wallenda roofs. Wally's goes clean and has a ton of rusty fixed gear; approach via Primitve Paradox. Wings of Wallenda requires thin and sustained nailing and is approached via the link up or P2 of Punk Wave; are you prepared to climb out of the aiders and mantle above knife blades on a slopey, dirty ledge nearly 240 meters above the gorge floor? Apr 18, 2011

shannon stegg

I did, it is the crux! Mar 24, 2013