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Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall - 3 members in 6 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 10 2021
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43 male
 Joined Jan 21 2013
 AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon WallPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall
Phoenix, AZ
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FOTG • Triplogs 1,052
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Bluff Springs Trail #235
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 The Long Lead 5.8
 Bandito Route 5.11bTrad
We had a productive day at a chilly Barks Canyon Wall today. We climbed two pitches of the Long Lead and then traversed over to the top of the Bandito Route to place some pro ahead of time at the crux. We then climbed the Bandito Route through its first pitch and very difficult crux and then on up to a third pitch variation of a 5.8R sport route called Lay me Down.

The climbing was tough and awkward, but that did not diminish from the great day out. It could have been a little warmer and less windy at times, but alas so goes climbing in the shade during winter. Shade hits the the main wall around 11 or so this time of year. It was a little depressing seeing the fire damage along Bluffs Springs Trail and in the distance. The fire did make the approach up to Barks Canyon Wall a lot easier, but that is nothing to be happy about in the greater scheme of things.

I really like this area. The setting is amazing and the climbing is tough and a little spicy. Big props to Sean and Pernell on some tough, heady leads. I am not ready to lead much out there, but I am slowly building a to do list and starting to get a better understanding of where all the routes go and the link up potentials, etc. I am looking forward to another trip out there already.
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Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon WallPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall
Phoenix, AZ
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pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290
Climbing2.91 Miles 1,190 AEG
Climbing2.91 Miles
1,190 ft AEG
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seanpeters
 Lay Me Down 5.8R
 The Long Lead 5.8
 Bandito Route 5.11bTrad
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Apr 17 2020
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43 male
 Joined Jan 21 2013
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Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon WallPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall
Phoenix, AZ
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••• Glory Road Onsight 5.7TradG4 Pitches
This was the second year in a row that I found myself on Barks Wall in late spring. We started the morning playing around on a hard route next door, but didn’t get far. We then climbed Glory Road, so we could rap in on the other route and dial in the beta some. Glory Road was a pretty cool route and a solid moderate by Supes Standards. However, I would not put it above, "Stroke it Gently" the other route I did on Barks Wall. I led the first pitch, Sean took second and Pernell led the third. The fourth pitch is a scramble.

I think there must have been a line to get inside of the Wave Cave based on the amount of cars that were there.
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[ checklist ]  Weavers Needle

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Barks Canyon Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
It’s going fast...
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May 23 2019
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43 male
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Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon WallPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall
Phoenix, AZ
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 Stroke It Gently 5.10aTradPG4 Pitches
Protection not always great. BD to size 3. Small cams will come in handy. Fourth pitch has a heady start to a bolt and then a dicey traverse, use caution.
I started my summer break off right with a challenging four pitch classic in the Supes. Unseasonably cool weather meant the Supes were open for business, so myself, Shelby and Pernell made that the destination today and chose the challenging four pitch Stroke it Gently as our route.

I led the first pitch to get us going. It generally went well, pro was not always great, I ran it out a little up top where the climbing got easy. There might be a death block at the top of that pitch, use caution. Overall, not a bad lead for getting on the sharp end cold, but the rest of the day belonged to Pernell. I swapped leads with Pernell after bringing him and Shelby up on top belay. The second pitch is the crux pitch and the 5.10. Pernell led and Shebly and I followed. Pumpy little climb, not a lot of opportunities for rest. Its a hanging belay before pitch three, so I had to wait for Pernell to lead the third pitch before coming up. We tied three climbers into one 70m rope. Third and fourth pitch did not amount to difficult climbing, but they were real heady, needless to say, Pernell led those ones too. Dicey traverse to finish kept us all on our toes. Three raps to the bottom.Superb climb!

I really like how climbing has opened the Supes back up to me. I have already covered just about all of the wilderness area by foot, I guess now its time to start exploring vertically and ticking off some climbs.
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May 24 2015
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 phoenix, az
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon WallPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall
Phoenix, AZ
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Climbing4.00 Miles 900 AEG
Climbing4.00 Miles
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 Glory Road Second 5.7Trad4 Pitches300 ft
took advantage of the nice weather to do this multi-pitch climb on barks canyon wall
mike and i did this one on super bowl sunday
we thought about doing the long lead, but fletch had not climbed this route
bluff springs trail to just above where you drop into lower barks, then a couple hundred yards up a climber's trail to the base of the wall - probably about 1.75 mile approach
mike led all pitches, and fletch followed, cleaning most of the gear and trailing a rope
i was third, which meant i could just climb, cleaning the anchors and a few directional pieces
some of the pitches were easier than last time, but the second (lots of stemming) and fourth (chimney) were still a challenge
great scenery throughout, capped by topping out on a pillar with a view of weaver's needle
rap down to a cool area surrounded by pillars and hoodoos
some sport climbing in here
about a half mile bushwhack with several downclimbs around to the base
had fun doing it again, glad fletch was able to come along this time
great temps and a breeze most of the day - gnats were a little distracting
stopped at arizona wilderness brewery on the way home for some burgers
good times!

more info:
mountainproject.com ... 4730
rockclimbing.com/ro ... html
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Feb 01 2015
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67 female
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Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon WallPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Mnts - SW / Barks Canyon Wall
Phoenix, AZ
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Climbing4.00 Miles 900 AEG
Climbing4.00 Miles
900 ft AEG
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Bluff Springs Trail #235
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 Glory Road Second 5.7Trad4 Pitches300 ft
glory road is a four pitch climb on barks canyon wall
rockclimbing.com/ro ... html
planned to do this with mike and fletch, but fletch wasn't feeling well
after some discussion on the weather, mike and i headed east and the fog had completely cleared by the time we got to peralta trailhead
saw snakemarks on duty - nice to see you again, kat!
hiked up bluff springs trail to where you would drop into lower barks canyon and went up the climber's trail to the base of the wall
beautiful morning, a little chilly in the shade, water running EVERYWHERE
mike led all pitches, i followed and cleaned
pitch 1: fun crack, stemming and a lie-back, topping out on a ledge
pitch 2: a traverse to the right, a short downclimb, then up a dihedral and over a roof
lots of stemming
pitch 3: another traverse and some less difficult face climbing
pitch 4: looked easy from below, but i have never chimneyed before, so it gave me fits until i figured out how to do it
a nice mix of different skills required
not finishing the climb isn't really an option because it would be difficult to rappel off with all the traverses
quite a thrill to top out on a pinnacle with a sweet view of weaver's needle
this was only my third multi-pitch climb and mike picked a good one
several more climbs on this wall for future consideration
great views throughout the climb of bluff springs and terrapin trails and barks canyon
could see a few hikers far below
rap off the pinnacle, then a challenging walk-off, with bushwhacking, boulder-hopping and downclimbing
all part of backcountry climbing :)
hiked out, and got back in town in time for all of us to see halftime and the second half of the super bowl at my place
a great day in the supes, for sure :y:
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