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Elevation: 3,128 ft 953 m
GPS: 36.23193, -115.33922
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Shared By: Ian Lingley on Feb 9, 2024
Admins: Luke EF, Justin Johnsen

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Another limestone wall in one the canyons north of the main Gun Club canyon. This crag is a possible alternative option for when the gun club is crowded. Some of the climbs are oddly bolted, and others are currently quite dirty or outright dangerous.

The wall faces southeast and gets sun until the late afternoon.

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There are many trails which wind through the desert to reach the wall.

From the parking lot:

From the paved section of the lot, head due west on the largest trail system (the Gilmore Cliff Shadows trail) straight towards the wall, exiting to a another trail on the left when the trail makes a sharp right turn and heading up to the wall.

From the main Gun Club canyon:

From the entrance to the canyon, head northwest (right if walking into the canyon, left if exiting), passing a smaller canyon on the left before reaching the wall.

Either the way the approach is on easy terrain and can be done in 10 minutes or less.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Cactus Wall

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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
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Cactus En Route
Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 6
Cactus With A View
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 5
Son of a Motherless Goat
Sport
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Cactus En Route
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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Sport
Cactus With A View
 6
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Son of a Motherless Goat
 5
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
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