Mt. Wells, Rock climbing

YDS

5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10a 5.10c 5.11a 5.11c 5.12a 5.12c 5.13a 5.13c

Map

12 5 1 3 4 10 2 6

1 Prisoner Wall 2 Nature calls wall 3 Main wall 4 Upper main wall 5 Pancake Flake 6 South Cliff 10 Fire Wall 12 La Discotheque

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Summary

Basalt

Trail Rating: Challenging Size: 121.07 hectares Location: Langford Established: 1994

Description

Mt Wells is one of the most popular areas in Victoria. The Approaches are short, and the rock fairly bomber. With the introduction of the hammer drill in the mid-'90s there was a surge of new routes put up. Now, most of the area is sport climbs, although there's still plenty of trad routes for the adventurer.

Access issues

Designated

No fires are permitted on mt wells. Leave no trace. Helmets must be worn as it was identified in the parks risk assessment. the trail to secret cliffs is private property owned by TFL please be respectful.

Approach

Climb in Flat Gentle Rap in Steep hike 10-20 min 5-10 min <5 min

From the Mt Wells Regional Parking lot drive approximately 800m down Humpback road to the pull-off on the Eastside. Hike into the forest following the well-built trail. When you reach the fork in the trail, the left will take you to the Far Far left cliffs, The right will take you to Prisoner wall, Toilet wall, Cooked Goose, Pancake corner, and the South Cliffs

Where to stay

Langford BC, Victoria BC, West shore, Sooke

Ethic

Under development Well established

Please park perpendicular to the road to maximize parking spots. before altering any existing routes, please ask permission of the FA party. Helmets are a must at mt wells as rockfall is a regular occurrence