Avg time to climb route: 5 days
Approach time: 30 minutes
Descent time: 4 hours
Number of pitches:
27
Height of route: 2400'
Overview
The southeast face of El Capitan was named the North America Wall after a giant section of diorite in the middle face that resembles the shape of the continent. This was the first route on the wall. It attracts those who want something a little off the beaten track but not too difficult. It is as difficult technically as the Zodiac but more demanding because of the longer length and many traversing pitches.
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| Source: SuperTopo Guidebook Staff |
Last update: September 8, 2018 |
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North America Wall is route number 19. Photo: Galen Rowell
Other Routes on El Capitan
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| The Nose, 5.14a or 5.9 C2
El Capitan
The Nose—the best rock climb in the world! |
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| Freerider, 5.12D
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The Salathé Wall ascends the most natural line up El Cap. |
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| Zodiac, A2 5.7
El Capitan
1800' of fantastic climbing. |
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| Salathe Wall, 5.13b or 5.9 C2
El Capitan
The Salathé Wall ascends the most natural line up El Cap. |
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| Lurking Fear, C2F 5.7
El Capitan
Lurking Fear is route number 1. |
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