Gecko Rock Guide

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Table of contents

1. Gecko Rock 29 routes in Crag

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1 Tsunami Wall 2 Gecko Wall 3 Arch Enemies

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All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -33.526704, 20.129995

summary

Technical climbing across easy to moderate grades in a unique, beautiful setting.

description

The Gecko Rock crags are situated in the Gecko Rock Nature Reserve.

access issues

The Gecko Rock Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve. An accommodation booking or day pass (purchased at reception) is required to climb.

approach

Three to three and a half hours from Cape Town, with the final +-30Km on dirt roads.

where to stay

The Gecko Rock Nature Reserve has a multitude of different accommodation options.

1.1. Tsunami Wall 16 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.525604, 20.121924

description

A relatively short wall, but the climbs are interesting. A good crag for beginners.

approach

5 min walk with a slight elevation gain. Park at the water pump station on the road between Gecko Rock reception and De Wet's Rus campsite. The trail head is directly across the road from the water tanks, and is marked with a sign. At the first and only fork in the path, keep left. The trail takes you straight to the crag.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Finding Nemo FA: J. Deal, 2007	16	Sport 5
2		★ Jelly Baby Surfer FA: R. Slater, 2004	16	Sport 4
3		★★ SL8TR FA: R. Slater, 2007	17	Sport 4
4		★★ Polka Dot Bikini FA: E. Pietersen, 2007	17	Sport 6
5		★★ Mrs Palmer FA: E. Pietersen, 2004	19	Sport 4
6		★ Octopus FA: R. Slater, 2004	18	Sport 4
7		★★ Bong FA: R. Slater, 2007	18	Sport 12m, 5
8		★★ Best Wax For Your Stick FA: E. Pietersen, 2007	18	Sport 12m, 6
9		★ Bronzed Up Babies FA: E. Pietersen, 2004	17	Sport 4
10		★★ Waimea FA: R. Slater, 2004	18	Sport 4
11		★★ Da Hui FA: E. Pietersen, 2007	19	Sport 5
12		★★ Thong FA: E. Pietersen, 2004	19	Sport 4
PADDLE POOL
14		★ Polly Otter FA: N. Knos, 2007	16	Sport 2
15		★ Glazed Donut Monster FA: J. Deal, 2007	14	Sport 3
16		★ Gripe Water FA: K. Pietersen, 2007	14	Sport 3
17		★ Nappy Rash FA: J. Deal, 2007	14	Sport 3

1.2. Gecko Wall 6 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.522865, 20.137503

approach

Park at the Echo Valley campsite (the access road is on the limit of the ground clearance for a standard vehicle). Walk towards the campsite bathrooms and pass the windmill to find the start of the trail which leads into the valley. Approximately 5 mins along this trail a sign marks where you turn right to head up the ridge line, following a vague path, guided by fairly regular cairns. Towards the top of the ridge, the path moves left over the rock bands and onto a fairly steep slope. Continue following the path, and when you crest the top of the slope, the crag is visible to your right.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Limabean FA: K. Pietersen, 2004	14	Sport 8
2		★★ Butterfinger FA: C. Bruton, 2004	15	Sport 7
3		★★ 5 Finger Exploding Heart Technique FA: C. Bruton, 2004	21	Sport 15m, 9
4		★★ Cruizing in my Cruiser FA: E. Pietersen, 2004	17	Sport 8
5		★★ Johny's Crack FA: R. Slater, 2004	16	Sport 12m, 6
6		★★ Rolling Rocks FA: R. Slater, 2004	18	Sport 7

1.3. Arch Enemies 7 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.518900, 20.140263

2. Index by grade

Grade		Stars	Name	Style	Pop	Area
14		★	Glazed Donut Monster	Sport 3		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Gripe Water	Sport 3		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Nappy Rash	Sport 3		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Limabean	Sport 8		1.2. Gecko Wall
15		★★	Butterfinger	Sport 7		1.2. Gecko Wall
16		★★	Finding Nemo	Sport 5		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Jelly Baby Surfer	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Polly Otter	Sport 2		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Johny's Crack	Sport 12m, 6		1.2. Gecko Wall
17		★	Bronzed Up Babies	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Polka Dot Bikini	Sport 6		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	SL8TR	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Cruizing in my Cruiser	Sport 8		1.2. Gecko Wall
		★	Fossil Fuel	Sport 7		1.3. Arch Enemies
		★	She Sells Shell Shares	Sport 8		1.3. Arch Enemies
18		★★	Best Wax For Your Stick	Sport 12m, 6		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Bong	Sport 12m, 5		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Octopus	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Waimea	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Rolling Rocks	Sport 7		1.2. Gecko Wall
		★	Fracktivist	Sport 7		1.3. Arch Enemies
19		★★	Da Hui	Sport 5		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Mrs Palmer	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Thong	Sport 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Renewable Energy	Sport 7		1.3. Arch Enemies
21		★★	5 Finger Exploding Heart Technique	Sport 15m, 9		1.2. Gecko Wall
22		★★	Fractured Dreams	Sport 4		1.3. Arch Enemies
24		★★	Karoo se Fiction	Sport 4		1.3. Arch Enemies
		★★	Time is of the Essence	Sport 6		1.3. Arch Enemies