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The Wasteland Rock Climbing
Routes in The Wasteland
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Automatic Leg Spreader S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Beast with Two Backs, The S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Beast, The S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Believe It S 5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a |
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Capuccino S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Community Service S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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El Chapo S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c |
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Espresso S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Guilt Parade S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Gun Shy S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Java Creek S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Lady Luck S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Never Believe S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Nostalgie S 5.14c 8c+ 34 XI- 35 E9 7b |
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Popular Demand S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Ruckus S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Slacker S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Slacker Direct S 5.13b/c 8a+ 29 X- 30 E7 6c |
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Thieves S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c |
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Vision Thing S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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| Elevation: | 6,921 ft |
| GPS: |
39.70873, -107.69268 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 52,574 total · 202/month |
| Shared By: | Pinklebear on Oct 30, 2001 |
| Admins: | Alvaro Arnal, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
This is where it all began. Contrary to guidebook information, the Wasteland's classic Never Believe (12d) was the first sport route in Rifle. The routes here are short for Rifle, generally ending after 50-80 feet. They more than make up for their lack of length, however, with the beauty of the blue-grey stone and the sustained, powerful nature of the climbing. Many of the older routes, especially in the middle of the cave, have become hyper-polished, so don't feel discouraged if a given route (The Beast for example) feels harder than the grade.
Getting There
Drive into the Canyon, passing the obvious cave of the Arsenal on the left. Park just past the Arsenal; you'll cross a bridge and turn into a large parking area on the left. Landmarks include an in-situ trash dumspter and a port-a-potty, as well as a sign on the left for the Koper Ice Cave Trail.
This parking area is about a mile and a half from the entrance to the canyon, where the road turns to dirt. Cross the road and take the narrow trail through the thick brush to the base of the crag.
Approach time: 15 seconds.
This parking area is about a mile and a half from the entrance to the canyon, where the road turns to dirt. Cross the road and take the narrow trail through the thick brush to the base of the crag.
Approach time: 15 seconds.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Wasteland
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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