California · Rock climbing · Tollhouse

Main Wall

Main Wall in California has 29 climbing routes across 9 grades.

29 routes
5.5 – 5.11c
Trad · Mixed · Sport

Is Main Wall open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Main Wall, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Main Wall

Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    54° / 37°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    57° / 39°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    62° / 42°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 46°

    6 wet

  5. May

    77° / 53°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 60°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    94° / 68°

    1 wet

  8. Aug

    93° / 67°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 62°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    75° / 53°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    62° / 43°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    54° / 37°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Auberry 2 Nw, CA, 8.3 mi away at 2,090 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Main Wall is a climbing area in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among the high Sierra country, close to two other climbing spots, Cap Rocks and Tollhouse Rock, each about 0.1 mile away. The area has 29 routes, with the bulk of them rated trad and the sport style making up a smaller number. Grades run from 5.5 to 5.11c, with the median at 5.9. Some of the routes include Tollhouse Traverse at 5.5, Old Fart's Edge at 5.7, and White Hawk at 5.11c. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Auberry put May highs around 77°F and October highs around 75°F, with summer highs climbing into the mid-90s. Dorabelle Campground lies about 7 miles away, and Bob's Flat Trail is about 7.3 miles off. For fishing, High Sierra RD is roughly 7.2 miles away.

Routes (29)

HeadlineFA: Barry Chambers and Cam Donnahoo (2009)5.10aTrue GripFA: Bruce Hildenbrand and Mike Clark, February 19785.10aAt Your LeisureFA: Paul Martzen5.10bShining PathFA: Bruce Watts, Glen McHam, Mark Haymond, Dwight Kroll, Bill Hepler 20115.10bThink Nothing Of ItFA: Barry Chambers, Kenny Rose, Cam Donahoo, Oct 20035.10bMi Vida LocaFA: Apr 1988, Robert Newell, James Curran5.10cWhite HawkFA: Birgit Buss5.11cTollhouse Traverse5.5Upper TraverseFA: 1958, George Sessions, Merle Alley5.6Beginner's RightFA: Mike Brennan, Walter Knapp 19705.7Elephant Walk5.7Free and Easy5.7Nuts and BoltsFA: MIke Brennan, Mark Haymond 19725.7Old Fart's Edge5.7Beginner's DelightFA: Brennan, Bill Sorensen '69, FFA: Brennan, Fielden, Shervem '735.8Hang 'Em HighFA: Mark Haymond and Dennis Adams, October 19735.8Munge MasterFA: Paul Martzen and Dwight Kroll 19815.8Silly Wizard5.8The DirectFA: Gene Drake, Mike Brennan, Dave Schroder, Goodsen, Ketcher March 19715.8Wish SandwichFA: Cam Donahoo, Kenny Rose, Jeremy Ross5.8BallsFA: Krist Jensen, Larry Fielden, Dave Cehrs, Mike Brennan Feb. 19765.9DesperadoFA: Jerry Polasky, Mark Haymond, Mike Brennan, 19775.9Don't LaughFA: Newall, Lubenko, DiJarlis, Martinez,Reeves (1987)5.9Falling Star5.9Marvin's MantleFA: Dennis Adams and Mike Brennan, February 19725.9New BreedFA: 1986, Andrews Stevens, Robert Newell5.9Sunset StripFA: Barry Chambers, Cam Donnahoo5.9The HeadwallFA: Mike Brennan and Krist Jensen5.9Wandering TaoistFA: Rob Newell, George Smith 19865.9