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Elevation: 3,355 ft
GPS: 37.07013, -113.64737
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This is a great area to visit, even if you don't climb a single route. The hike is very enjoyable and the views from the top are outstanding. This area gets sun from late morning on. Finding the appropriate descent for the climbs that you intend to do is key. The base of the cliff is fairly undeveloped in terms of trails and the climbs are fairly spaced out.

The sandstone here is easily damaged when wet. Please allow at least 24-48 hours before climbing after any precipitation. If the ground is at all damp, please do not climb on any local sandstone. Consider nearby options on basalt, limestone, granite, or plastic instead.

This is not an area that you would want to bring your dog, as the descent options are not canine friendly.

Getting There Suggest change

The approach is similar to the Green Valley Gap. A high clearance vehicle is recommended. From the Green Valley lowest parking area, continue south on the dirt road until you can take the dirt road that ascends the hill just south of the south side of the Green Valley Gap. Follow the road up the hill approximately 1 mile until you can find a place to park. Follow the trail on foot using cairns as your guide. You will pass through 2 boulder gardens before making the final turn up hill to reach the cliff top. It's approximately at 30 minute approach once you leave your vehicle.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Zen Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 11
Chop Wood Carry Wood
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 23
Scattered Marbles
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 18
The Emptiness
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 8
Avoiding Mordor
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
Holy Man
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 7
Pure Mind
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 10
Moral Cannibalism
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 4
In the Moment
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 6
Samsara
Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 5
Yield and Overcome
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 6
Bolted Crack
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 5
Plumber's Crack
Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 9
Forgive Yourself
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 27
One Hand Clapping
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 6
Sunkist
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Chop Wood Carry Wood
 11
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Scattered Marbles
 23
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Emptiness
 18
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Avoiding Mordor
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Holy Man
 5
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Pure Mind
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Moral Cannibalism
 10
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
In the Moment
 4
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Samsara
 6
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
Yield and Overcome
 5
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Bolted Crack
 6
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Plumber's Crack
 5
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
Forgive Yourself
 9
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
One Hand Clapping
 27
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Sunkist
 6
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
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