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Fortress Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in Fortress Wall
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An Ode to the Battlement T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Fun-Time For Fonzo T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13 |
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Bedtime for Bonzo T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Get Outta My Way T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c R |
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Turret, The T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Oozing Couth T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Fading Memory T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R |
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Fortress Grunges T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Bonzo's Revenge T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Scratch Your Face T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Snake T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Serpent T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Where Lizards Dare T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b A2 |
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Calypso III T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Calypso II T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Thunder Chicken T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Wasp, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Blue Runner T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Calypso I (direct variation) T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Calypso I T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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American Wall T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
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Hollywood Boulevard T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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American Crack T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Route 48 T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Battlement, The T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Bombs Bursting T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Cussin crack T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Route 52 T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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PLENTY Of Sun T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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[Redacted] T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Party Time T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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After Party, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Lost in Space T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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| Elevation: | 1,142 ft | 348 m |
| GPS: |
37.83768, -83.64701 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Chris Chaney on Oct 4, 2006 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek |
Access Issue: New route development is prohibited in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Details
fs.usda.gov/activity/dbnf/r…
Follow existing trails and climb using removable protection or in climbing areas with existing approved fixed anchors or bolts. Development of any new rock climbing, bouldering or rappelling areas and development of any climbing routes involving the permanent installation of new fixed anchors or new trail construction requires prior Forest Service authorization.
Follow existing trails and climb using removable protection or in climbing areas with existing approved fixed anchors or bolts. Development of any new rock climbing, bouldering or rappelling areas and development of any climbing routes involving the permanent installation of new fixed anchors or new trail construction requires prior Forest Service authorization.
Description
This is the best crag in the RRG for learning trad climbing. There is the greatest concentration of easier routes, with quality routes at every grade from 5.6 to 5.11.
The aspect is generally southern, with some routes getting morning sun and some getting afternoon. The wall is hot in summer, but somewhat sheltered in light rain.
There are a few easy and moderate multi-pitch routes so this is also a great wall to get a little MP practice in a well travelled setting.
Fortress can be very crowded at times. Large groups often take over the crag which can ruin everyone's day.
If you are a trad climber and visit the area you can't pass up spending some time here.
The aspect is generally southern, with some routes getting morning sun and some getting afternoon. The wall is hot in summer, but somewhat sheltered in light rain.
There are a few easy and moderate multi-pitch routes so this is also a great wall to get a little MP practice in a well travelled setting.
Fortress can be very crowded at times. Large groups often take over the crag which can ruin everyone's day.
If you are a trad climber and visit the area you can't pass up spending some time here.
Classic Climbing Routes at Fortress Wall
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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