Description:

The strip of rock across the middle of Grotto Mountain.

How many times have you gazed up at the blue streaked panels beside the chronically wet spots on Grotto and thought "I wonder if that's any good?" It is.

Developed in 2024 and 2025, this sector has 5 star climbs from 5.10 to 5.13 and potentially harder. Most climbs have a similar aspect to Pacific Theatre with morning shade until 1pm or 2pm. This wall also sees more wind than the eyes so its climbable in warmer temps if there is a breeze.

See full guide here for approach beta and topos

Directions / Travel Info:

Continue up the trail from First Cave for ~10 minutes, turn right at the distinctively bent tree. Drop into the drainage and follow the line of least resistance up and across to pick up the trail on the other side. Cross three more drainages before reaching the landing area for the ladder / wire (5-10 minutes). Harness up and use a via ferrata kit to stay clipped in while hopping the bolts. Mind the poor quality rock on the ledge and stay separated from others by at least a bolt. Do not underestimate the danger or difficulty of this section; a fall on the 150m long wire, especially on the ladder, would be very high force.

Walk along the cliff until your wall of choice; ~5 minutes to The Step / Pipeline, ~5 more minutes to Cloud Break wall.

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