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BETA PHOTO: The Diamond Wall at Officer's Gulch Exit.

Description 

The Diamond Wall is located at the base of the multi-tiered wall above the bike path parking lot at the Officer's Gulch exit. This crag is in the shade until late in the day and only host [3] challenging sport pitches.... A 500' slab to the left offers many moderate multi-pitch options with very little protection... this area has potential for many more routes, but the amount of cleaning and work have inhibited any development on this massif of walls. Helmets are highly recommended!

Getting There 

Officer's Gulch exit is the access for the Diamond Wall. Park at the bike path parking lot. Approach is easiest on the viewer's right side of the massive boulder/scree field below the large massif of multi-tiered walls. After gaining the base of the long slab, just step up to the right to find the Diamond Wall.

L->R: 

AB. Cosmic Charlie, 11-, 1p, 95', bolts.
B. Lucy, 11-, 1p, 95', bolts.
C. The Plug, 10, 1p, 95', bolts.

The Classics

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The Plug 5.10c  CO : 10 Mile Canyon : The Diamond Wall

This is the pitch on the right side of the wall. I established this pitch in fond memory of the late, great Seth Shaw (his nickname was The Plug). After hearing about his freakish accident in AK, I dedicated this route to him. RIP, Seth! See you on the other side.......[more]   Browse More Classics in CO