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DescriptionFew crowds and prevelant shade. This area can be super cold in the Winter. Watch for the killer bee hive between the Brit Route and Fire Water. 5$ per car day use fee. Getting ThereFrom Carlsbad, 8 miles out of town to the west on 285, take 137 South for about 25-30 miles. Follow the sign to the Sitting Bull Falls area and park. Follow the paved path about 150 yards and take a major right on an unpaved path up to the top of the falls for about 300 yards, up even with the falls, look for small trails to the right over to the climbing area. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Sitting Bull Falls:
Sweat Lodge 5.11b Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet Rose Bud Wall
Ghost Dancers 5.12a Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet Big Horn Wall
Counting Coup 5.12b Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet Big Horn Wall
It is not Necessary for Eagles to be Crows 5.12c Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet Big Horn Wall
Tribal War 5.12c Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet Big Horn Wall
Featured Route For Sitting Bull Falls
 I think this is the easiest route on the wall although Wounded Knee is rated lower. Crux is low above the 2nd bolt. Look for the many rests and plan to fight the pump up at the finish. Watch for the Killer Bee hive to your left....[more] Browse More Classics in NM
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