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Joint Wall

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Access Issue: Backcountry camping fees apply in some areas Details

Backcountry camping is only permitted more than 1km from roads in Strathcona Park. Certain trails have designated camping sites and fees for overnight stays may apply. Check at each trailhead and pay any applicable fees.

Note that no fires are permitted at any time in the Strathcona backcountry. This is irrespective of any other provincial or local fire bans. No fires are allowed outside of designated steel rings at the main camp sites - period.

Description

Tall wall with a series of longer routes 5.8 to 5.10. A side trail to the right of the wall leads to the top for setting up top ropes.

Getting There

Access from the 3rd pullout as you head towards Gold River. Hike down the trail into a rocky river bed.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 1 ● Karmacide Sport, Alpine
V1- 5- 1 ● Parabolic Trace Boulder, Alpine
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 2 ● Above All Slander Trad, Alpine 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 3 ● Above All Splendour Trad, Alpine 2 pitches

● Karmacide

5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport, Alpine

● Parabolic Trace

V1- 5- Boulder, Alpine

● Above All Slander

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Alpine 2 pitches

● Above All Splendour

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Alpine 2 pitches

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little staircase next to joint and sluice

from the creek