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Elevation: 6,533 ft
GPS: 39.35285, -104.76871
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The Grocery Store Walls are among the most popular climbs in the canyon due to the short hike. Top roping access can be found at various places along the wall (depending on how easy of a climb you're comfortable with). Some locations are just North of the Banana Tower (4th class), or at the very North end of the wall to the right of Gorilla Milk (easier 4th class), or to the South are some 4th class access areas.

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A. Hot Tuna/Tuna Help, 9+, 1p, gear.
B. Hamburger Helper, 10, 1p, 50', TR.
C. Hamburger, 10, 1p, 50', gear.
D. Cactus Flower, 10, 1p, 40', TR.
E. Shake and Bake, 11, 1p, 25', TR.
F. Pushing Buttons, 10+, 1p, 30', TR.
G. Petrified Turd, 8, 1p, gear.
H. Hot Fudge, 8, 1p, 40', gear.
I. Donut Hole, 11, 1p, 40', TR or gear.
JI. Hot Fudge Variation, 10, 1p, 40', TR.
K. Fudge Face, 10, 1p, 40', TR.
L. Peaches and Scream, 6, 1p, 40', gear.
M. Zucchini, 5, 1p, gear.
N. What's Homogenized? aka Peppermint Patty, 11, 1p, TR.
O. Rat's Nest, 8+, 1p, 40', gear.
P. Tortilla Flats, 9+, 1p, 50', gear.
Q. Pretzel Logic, 11, 1p, 50', TR.
R. You Name It, 12-, 1p, 50', TR.
S. Licorice Stick, 9, 1p, gear.
T. Gatoraide, 12+ or A0, 1p, 40', bolts? TR.
T. Bozo No No, 11-, 1p, 45', bolts.
U. Rain Dance Crack, 10-, 1p, 40', gear or TR.
VU. Rain Dance, 9+, 1p, 40', gear or TR.
W. Frosted Flakes, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
X. Caramel Corner, 5, 1p, 45', gear.
Y. Caramel Corner Layback, 5, 1p, 40', gear.
Z. Blood Pudding, 9+, 1p, 40', TR.
AA. Penny Horse Ride, 9, 1p, 30', TR.
BB. Meat Market, 10, 1p, 30', TR.
CC. Bubbo Goes Solo, 8, 1p, 30', TR.
DD. Bubbo's Crack, 9+, 1p, 30', gear or TR.
EE. 5.10, 10+, 1p, 40', TR.
FF. The Scoop, 11, 1p, 40', TR.
GG. Teething Biscuit, 10-, 1p, 40', TR.
HH. Banana Split Chimney, 4, 1p, 40', gear.
II. Banana Peel, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
JJ. Banana Shake, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
KK. Banana Flip, 6, 1p, 40', TR.
LL. Rainbow Bread, 9, 1p, 40', TR.
MM. Pecan Pie, 9-, 1p, 40', TR.
NN. Boulder problem.
OO. Pie In The Sky, 10+, 1p, 45', TR.
PP. Franktown Brewery, 5, 1p, 40', TR.
QQ. Strawberry Jam, 5, 1p, 40', gear.
RR. Gorilla Milk Direct, 9-, 1p, 40', TR.
SS. Gorilla Milk, 8-, 1p, 40', TR.
TT. Crack, 5, 1p.
VV, Crack, 6, 1p.
WW. Crack, 3, 1p.
XX. Crack, 2, 1p.

Getting There

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From the West entrance, park at the first lot after the Homestead lot. Take the trail to the West and hike a whole 5 minutes to the base. The first climbs you'll come to are Fudge Face, Donut Hole, etc.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Grocery Store Walls

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 60
Gorilla Milk
TR
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 14
Carmel Popcorn
TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 6
Bubbo Goes Solo
TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 88
Hot Fudge
Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 77
Rat's Nest
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 48
Gorilla Milk Direct
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 84
Licorice Stick
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 37
Rain Dance
TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 10
Frosted Flake
TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 34
Teething Biscuit
Trad, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 54
Rain Dance Crack
Trad, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 42
Hot Fudge (variation)
Trad, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 17
Donut Hole
TR
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 70
Bozo No No
Sport, TR
5.15d 9c 39 XIII- 41 E11 8c V17 9A AI6 M16+ A5+ Steep Snow
 41
The Cornucopia
Aid, Boulder, Mixed, Ice, Snow
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Gorilla Milk
 60
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b TR
Carmel Popcorn
 14
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b TR
Bubbo Goes Solo
 6
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c TR
Hot Fudge
 88
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Rat's Nest
 77
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Gorilla Milk Direct
 48
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
Licorice Stick
 84
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Rain Dance
 37
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a TR
Frosted Flake
 10
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a TR
Teething Biscuit
 34
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, TR
Rain Dance Crack
 54
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad, TR
Hot Fudge (variation)
 42
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, TR
Donut Hole
 17
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c TR
Bozo No No
 70
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
The Cornucopia
 41
5.15d 9c 39 XIII- 41 E11 8c V17 9A AI6 M16+ A5+ Steep Snow Aid, Boulder, Mixed, Ice, Snow
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