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GPS: 44.29596, -103.89038
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Shared By: Schwab on Apr 10, 2009 · Updates
Admins: Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty

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This is the first wall you will undoubtedly encounter after walking up the from the main trail. It has a red shale formation and then limestone above that.

Getting There Suggest change

Just park at the pull off and hike up the trail. You will see this wall and a prominent red shale formation with chalked ledges and bolts.

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Classic Climbing Routes at First Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
Astro Glide
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 69
Astro Pop
Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 6
Twin Pipe Poppa aka Ride the Wind
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 6
Heaters in Wife
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Astro Glide
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Astro Pop
 69
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Twin Pipe Poppa aka Ride th…
 6
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport
Heaters in Wife
 6
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
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