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Wall of Mediocrity Rock Climbing

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Routes in Wall of Mediocrity

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	Bug-Eyed Betty S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Bush League Hero S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	No Great Shakes S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Two Buck Chuck S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	8,000 ft
GPS:	36.39301, -106.1956 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Nesting Warning Details

Season Raptor Nesting
This climbing area is shared with raptors that nest on the cliffs. Help us maintain access and please avoid climbing near active nests/ledges that raptors are using. If a raptor is disturbed during nesting season it may exhibit aggressive defensive behaviors like vocalizing or dive-bombing. If you witness this behavior, retreat from your climb immediately and find a location on a different formation or a different part of the wall far enough away from the raptors that they are no longer noticeably agitated. If they remain agitated, then please leave the area immediately.
Raptor awareness is especially important during nesting season from mid-February to late May but needs to be considered through the end of August. Please report disturbed and/or nesting raptors to the Carson National Forest the appropriate district office (see below) and share relevant information here on MP. Human-raptor encounters can have negative impacts for the birds and climbers in the area. The Cason NF wants to maintain climbing access while protecting raptor reproduction and relies on climbers to recreate responsibly and share information in order to avoid the need for formal raptor closures.

Questa Ranger District
(575) 586-0520
Camino Real (Comales Canyon) Ranger District
(575) 587-2255
Tres Piedras Ranger District
(575) 758-8678
El Rito Ranger District
(575) 581-4554

Description

A short, lichen-encrusted, northwest facing wall of pretty good quality rock offering four easy/moderate sport routes. However, the wall is steep for only a short bit at the start and backs off pretty quickly.
The wall is the northwest side of the block of rock that is the Gnar Wall and Route Canal just across the gully from Drive-By Herbicide.

The loose rock has been cleaned pretty well but there's quite a bit of lichen and dirt that still needs cleaning. Suitors are encouraged to use a wire brush to clean up the routes a bit if so inclined.

Getting There

Walk east/southeast along the Walt's Wall (aka The Outsider Wall) and uphill to the "back way" to Gnar Wall and Route Canal but instead of scrambling up the narrow gully to the the Gnar Wall and Route Canal, go left, step over the huge downed pine tree and you're there.