This is a long pitch with lots of hands, the pro is varied since the crack constricts often. The rock quality is good as Red Rocks, nearing Wingate. I think the belayer should be at the highest ledge to reduce rope drag but with runners and a runout, could be belayed from the ground....[more]Browse More Classics in AZ
Get Tim Toula's guide to northern AZ, it will get you to WW and identify the trad lines. None of the sport lines are in print yet. When driving south on 99 turn right on dirt road after Territorial Road. Drive on the south side of the fence til you reach the canyon, gets rocky, then turn left along the rim to the parking area.
Anyone know the names of the three prominent aretes on the west wall way downstream (almost to the reservoir)? They are a bit past the scoop routes, and on the west side. We always call them the 'three aretes' but im sure they have names.
Also, which of the two scoop routes is Mulva..? The left or right? And what is the name of the other one?
By Anthony Stout Administrator From: Albuquerque, NM Jun 1, 2009
The above description does this area no justice at all. In fact, it’s pretty worthless.
Winslow wall is likely home to the best quality sandstone in the state of Arizona, possessing some amazing crack and difficult, technical sport lines. The sandstone in this area feels equal in quality to Red Rocks. All of this is found tucked into a beautiful, pristine environment with a peaceful stream flowing through it. Because of this areas beauty, one must be very careful when visiting so that others see it in the same condition that you saw it in. It’s best to try and do your bathroom business on the rim before entering this narrow lush canyon.
Water in Clear Creek canyon is higher at certain times of the year than others. During spring runoff, many of the climbs will start in the river, and others may be inaccessible. It just depends on how wet you want your feet and your rope!
Tim Toulas “A Cheap Way to Fly: Rock Climbing Guide to Northern Arizona”, is an OK guide to the cracks within this canyon, but lacks the numerous sport climbs.
GETTING THERE: - From Winslow, travel south on AZ-99/87 for about 1.2 miles (as if you are heading toward Jacks Canyon). - Turn left and go east on AZ-99/FS Road 4 toward McHood Park/Clear Creek Reservoir. - After crossing the bridge for Clear Creek, the road will go over a cattle guard, then after a while, a second cattle guard (I have not marked the exact distance, but don’t turn after the first cattle guard). - Turn right after the second cattle guard onto a dirt road. It parallels a barbed wire fence for a while. Follow this road, staying right at any turn offs, until it nears the rim. As you get closer to the rim of the canyon the road will veer slightly left and end at a prominent parking area/campsite with a fire pit. - Walk on the trail, paralleling the rim of the canyon, until it drops into a small tributary canyon. Find your way into this canyon, where some scrambling and a rappel will get you to the bottom.
1.) From the 87, turn east onto the AZ-99 2.) Travel for 5.9 miles. At 5.9 miles you will see a road on the left called Territorial. Directly after that will be a cattle guard. Cross the cattle guard and you will see an immediate turnoff onto a dirt road on your RIGHT. 3.) This dirt road will parallel a barbed wire fence on your right. Follow this dirt road for 0.6 miles. At this point you will see an obvious dirt road heading LEFT. Take that. 4.) Follow this dirt road for another 0.6 miles. The road will lead to an obvious parking area with a stone fire pit. 5.) There is an obvious trail to the right of the parking lot marked along the way with cairns. This trail follows the canyon south. 6.) At the end of the trail you will hit a small tributary canyon. Scramble your way down (west) and you will run into some fixed rappel lines. 7.) Once you are down there are a ton of great climbs on both east and west walls. Some may be inaccessible due to creek water levels.
Note: I am told there are some kind folks who maintain some of this gear.
Winslow Wall is a gem of an area. Keep it clean and be respectful. Thanks to all who have helped develop the area and provide folks like me with a way in. We had a blast!
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