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Elevation: 10,000 ft
GPS: 39.0195, -108.2138
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Beyond Civilization wall hosts 9 routes from 5.8-5.11, with the majority being in 5.8-5.9 range. The wall is west-facing and receives AM shade and PM sun. Typically there is an updraft from the valley that becomes stronger in the afternoon, occasionally creating gusty winds.

The best way to approach this crag is to rappel into it from the anchors on either Web of Life or 3rd Dimension. You can approach from a gully south of the crag, but this requires some loose class 4 and is not recommended. It's best to leave the dogs and small children at home.

There are toilets at the Land's End Observatory ~0.6 mile north of the crag (as well as an army of semi-domesticated chipmunks that the tourists feed) and free camping and bathrooms at Carson Lake ~15-20 minute drive south.

Getting There Suggest change

From Grand Junction drive south on US Highway 50 for ~13 miles and turn east (left) onto Kannah Creek Road. Stay on the main road following the signs to Land's End for ~18 miles. The road will "Y" once you've reached the top of the mountain, keep right and drive 0.6 miles and park at a cattle guard. Follow the fence line to the edge of the cliff and locate Metolius rappel hangers and rappel in. Drive time is ~1 hour.

9 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Beyond Civilization Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
3rd Dimension
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 8
Rapa Nui
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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
Sign of Abundance
Trad
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 7
Web of Life
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 9
Tribal Wisdom
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 4
New Vision
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
3rd Dimension
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Rapa Nui
 8
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Sign of Abundance
 5
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Web of Life
 7
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad
Tribal Wisdom
 9
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
New Vision
 4
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Sport
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