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J Wall (aka L Face) Rock Climbing

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Routes in J Wall (aka L Face)

L › R R › L A › Z

	Balance TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Ladder Line TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Layback T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Lurch TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lurch Direct TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Manic Depressive TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Teepee TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Transfusion TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Description

This is a very nice wall with a terrific layback, which can be led. There is a fair bit of loose rock above this face. There is a large ring anchor 10 feet back from the edge of the face on right side. There is a large ring anchor 15 feet back from the edge on the left side. There is a bolt near the top of Layback. To its right is the M Face.

L->R:

A1. Transfusion, 9, 1p, 25', TR.

A2. Teepee traverse, 9.

A3A2. Teepee, 8+, 1p, TR.

B1A2. Teepee Variation, 7.

B2. Tepee Erect, 10+.

B3. Lurch, 7+, 1p, 50', TR.

CB3. Lurch Direct, 10, 1p, 50', TR.

D. Ladder Line, 10 or 11, 1p, 50', TR.

E1. Layback, 6, 1p, 50', gear or TR.

E2. Outside Chance, 10.

F1. Manic Depressive, 8, 1p, 50', TR.

F2. Balance, 4, 1p, 50', TR.

G. Graffitti (unfinished?), 12?

H. More, 9.

Getting There

This area is the area just left of the Granite Rail Quarry. It lies just left of the striking face/prow of the M Face.

8 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at J Wall (aka L Face)

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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 12 ● Balance TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 101 ● Layback Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Manic Depressive TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Teepee TR
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● Lurch Direct TR
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 30 ● Ladder Line TR