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Shared By: Craig Childre on Sep 15, 2006 · Updates
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Split by a large prowl the wall is split into a left and right sections. Both sides have quality lines. The right side lines are the longer of the two.

Getting There Suggest change

From the parking area follow the trail into the narrows. Zoo Wall will be on your right, a well defined trail switches back up to the base and is easy to identify. Just look for The Dihedral and it's signature roof.

Beta

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Here is a pretty good layout of the routes at Zoo Wall. This shot was taken from the other side of the canyon. It will look a little different during approach. All the climbs on the left can be accessed by climbing through the cave next to The Dihedral. Be careful, as it can be really slick when it has been wet.

Zoo Wall Beta Some of the actual route lines could be inaccurate. If you have more accurate data, please share it with me and I will update.

38 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Zoo Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 152
The Dihedral
Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 31
Side Saddle
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 56
Yellow Corner
Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 25
The Unfinished Piece
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 183
Crazy Alice
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 51
Fantasy Roof
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 24
Sundown Dihedral
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 32
No Stone Unturned
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 25
The Flying Nun
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 50
Leap Frog
Trad, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
 6
McBride's Mind
Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b X
 75
Dr. Coolhead
Trad, TR
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R
 5
Masters of Reality
Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 12
Critical Mass
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Dihedral
 152
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
Side Saddle
 31
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
Yellow Corner
 56
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
The Unfinished Piece
 25
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
Crazy Alice
 183
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Fantasy Roof
 51
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Sundown Dihedral
 24
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
No Stone Unturned
 32
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
The Flying Nun
 25
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Leap Frog
 50
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, TR
McBride's Mind
 6
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R Trad
Dr. Coolhead
 75
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b X Trad, TR
Masters of Reality
 5
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R Trad
Critical Mass
 12
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad, TR
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