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Below the Dam Rock Climbing

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Areas in Below the Dam

Bridge Wall, The 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Dam Wall 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Jungle Gym Rock 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Side Show Wall 2 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

X Wall, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

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Elevation:	5,085 ft	1,550 m
GPS:	34.59669, -112.41509 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Below Watson Lake dam Granite Creek flows in a south to north direction creating a deep canyon containing some of Watson Lakes biggest walls. Framed by the granite cliffs and towering cottonwoods, this secluded riparian area is unique and worth a visit even if you're not climbing. Flooding and vegetation can be an issue at certain times of the year. With cracking concrete, rusting metal and water spewing from a giant valve at the base, the dam is an ominous presence in the canyon. Forget that shaky stopper in crumbling Dells granite, how long will that f@*#ing dam hold?

Getting There

Easiest approach is to hike in on the The Flume Trail that starts at a trailhead parking lot (free) on Granite Dells Road.

13 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Below the Dam

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 26 ● Dam Classic (aka The Dam Crack) Trad Dam Wall
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 8 ● Last Man Standing Trad Dam Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 5 ● Sidewinder Trad, Sport, TR Side Show Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● Haywire Trad Dam Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● Western Flyer Sport 3 pitches Bridge Wall
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● The Quarterback Sneak Trad Dam Wall
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 14 ● West Nile Trad Dam Wall