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Where
To Start: 90 Foot Wall is located in the Eagle Creek Canyon that
drains into Emerald Bay on Tahoe's southwest shore. From the "Y"
in South Shore, follow Highway 89 to Emerald Bay. To reach the crag,
park at the Eagle Falls parking area (fee) or up on Highway 89 (free)
and follow the trail toward Eagle Falls. Just before the bridge that
spans Eagle Creek, a faint trail heads right and up over a rock outcrop.
Follow this for about 1/4 mile to the base of the cliff.
Climbing
Description: In general, the difficulty of the climbing increases
as you move right on the wall. This is mostly due to the steepness and
length increasing to the right. The climbing is on dark, solid metamorphic
rock with lots of angular blocks and holds. There is both crack and
face climbing available. Most people top rope here, using the bolt anchors
provided along the top of the cliff. It is advisable to bring lots of
webbing to back up the existing anchors.
90
Foot Wall is a terrific place to take novice climbers and there are
often many first time climbers trying out the sport. Despite this, this
is a popular area with locals and visitors alike so it can get pretty
crowded on summer weekends. If you are coming on a weekend, get there
early and be prepared to share the crag with many others.
Advisory:
None.
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