Climb at Chuckwalla Wall

Itinerary tips

• 1Plan for a 3-4 hour session as the approach is a very short five-minute walk from the parking area.
• 2Bring a 60-meter rope and at least 12 quickdraws to cover the majority of sport routes on the wall.
• 3Park at the designated Chuckwalla Trailhead off Highway 18; no permits are required, but the lot fills quickly on weekends.
• 4Pack plenty of water and sunblock even in winter, as the black-varnished sandstone absorbs and radiates significant heat.
• 5Check the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve website for occasional seasonal raptor closures that may affect specific routes.
• 6Download digital topos on Mountain Project beforehand since cell service can be spotty at the base of the wall.