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Elevation: 4,582 ft
GPS: 36.144, -115.49069
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Shared By: Orphaned on May 11, 2004
Admins: Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc, Justin Johnsen
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

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Necromancer Wall is a darkly varnished wall located on the south side of entrance to Icebox Canyon. There are a few nice routes found here including the spectacular Sensuous Mortician. Most routes are single long (120-140 feet) pitches that require two ropes to get off. Nice place to go for a little early morning shade and a few quick pitches.

Getting There Suggest change

Hike into Icebox Canyon on the standard trail. When you're generally straight across from the wall (easily spotted), look for a trail (seems to be several of these) headed across the wash to the wall. The approach is pretty short and mostly good hiking trail with the short stretch to cross the wash and climb the hillside up to the base of the wall. If you find the proper trail, it's pretty trivial.

Aspect

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Per George Bell: This wall faces NNW and is generally shady in the morning. It does get some sun in the afternoon when the sun is high enough (in the summer). For example, 1-4 PM in late April, and likely even more in July.

Descent

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Per Killis: Rap descent works best with a 70, eliminates downclimbing and hijinks. There are two different starts to the rappels, one which starts by downclimbing East (climber's left) to an exposed traverse and stance to rap off of a slung boulder and tree. The other involves going up a short wall, heading left, and dropping down to a large tree. The latter would be a better choice if with a skittish second, a shorter rope, or a combination of the two.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Necromancer Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 143
Hop Route
Trad 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 251
Fold Out
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5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 32
Atras
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 209
Sensuous Mortician
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 93
Back in Time
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5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
 23
Black Magic Panties
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Hop Route
 143
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 3 pitches
Fold Out
 251
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Atras
 32
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
Sensuous Mortician
 209
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Back in Time
 93
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Black Magic Panties
 23
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R Trad
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