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Taipan wall, Mt Stapylton

Description 

Mount Stapyton is a massive area that encompasses the incredible Stapylton Amphitheater, Summerday Valley, and Hollow Mountain. There is pay camping at the Stapylton Campground which is a few kilometers south of the climbing areas.

Getting There 

Approaches vary depending on the specific area, but in general there are two primary parking areas - the Hollow Mountain Carpark and the Mt. Zero carpark. Both of these are approached from Wonwondah Road which runs between the Northern Grampians Road and the Western Highway just south of Horsham.

The Classics

Featured Route For Mount Stapylton

Serpentine 5.13b  International : Australia : ... : The Taipan Wall

Described by the local guidebook as, 'the premier pitch in the country', Serpentine's 2nd pitch is an absolute must-do if you climb at the grade. This is the Taipan Wall's centerpiece route, and each year hard-men from around the world flock to this cliff to attempt this mega-classic. Undoubtedly the best route in the Grampians, and clearly the best 'hard' route in the country. Featuring a bit of everything, from technical stemming, to roof-thuggery, endurance crimping, and arete slapping. I...[more]   Browse More Classics in International