Climbing is currently allowed in Last Chance Canyon. Continued access is everyones responsibility. MORE INFO >>>
After careful consideration and discussions with Access Fund representatives and members of the climbing community, posting Last Chance Canyon beta will now be allowed on Mountain Project. However, when climbing at Last Chance Canyon we must be considerate of the Forest Services’ current ban on bolting new routes, climbing, and trespassing within the Solstice and Hermit Caves. The concerns of the Forest Service include archeological resources and rare or endangered plant species in the area. Please, tread lightly, and approach the area with a sense of respect.
Access Fund representatives are currently working with the Forest Service in creating a Climbing Management Plan for the area. We can assist them in this process by acting responsibly as a user group. As a community of climbers, it is important that visiting and local climbers share the responsibility in conducting themselves in a way that reflects positively on our larger community. Please respect the requests and policies of the Forest Service in order to preserve our access to this area.
Overview of the Beer Garden routes. Route names a...
Description
The Beer Garden offers a handful of brilliant routes on excellent limestone. Several blue and gray streaks paint the pocketed wall. Routes here are long and vertical to slightly overhanging, and usually have a slab finish. This cliff faces west. The routes receive little sun in the winter due to the crags low position in the canyon.
Getting There
Continue down canyon past the Violence Wall, Mad Cow Wall, and Hueco Cave. The Beer Garden is located on the East wall of the canyon, at a point immediately after the canyon turns abruptly to the North. Routes begin right out of the stream bed.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Beer Garden:
Crank on great pockets up through two bolts of sustained climbing to meet the crux at the third. Above jugs abound up to the ledge. Take a load off. Turn the roof using a high heel for the upper crux to clip the chains. Simply Awesome!...[more]Browse More Classics in NM
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