Gecko Rock Guide

A Crag Guide gives an extensive view of all sub areas and climbs at a point in the index. It shows a snapshot of the index heirachy, up to 300 climbs (or areas) on a single web page. It shows selected comments climbers have made on a recently submitted ascent.

At a minor crag level this should be suitable for printing and taking with you on a climbing trip as an adjunct to your guidebook.

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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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Estacionalidad

Todo Escalada deportiva

Lat / Long: -33.526704, 20.129995

Resumen

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

descripción

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

restricciones

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

Acceso

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

Alojamiento

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

descripción

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

Acceso

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

1.2. Gecko Wall 6 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.522865, 20.137503

Acceso

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 PA: K. Pietersen, 2004	14	Deportiva 8
2		★★ Butterfinger PA: C. Bruton, 2004	15	Deportiva 7
3		★★ 5 Finger Exploding Heart Technique PA: C. Bruton, 2004	21	Deportiva 15m, 9
4		★★ Cruizing in my Cruiser PA: E. Pietersen, 2004	17	Deportiva 8
5		★★ Johny's Crack PA: R. Slater, 2004	16	Deportiva 12m, 6
6		★★ Rolling Rocks PA: R. Slater, 2004	18	Deportiva 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	Deportiva 3		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Gripe Water	Deportiva 3		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Nappy Rash	Deportiva 3		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Limabean	Deportiva 8		1.2. Gecko Wall
15		★★	Butterfinger	Deportiva 7		1.2. Gecko Wall
16		★★	Finding Nemo	Deportiva 5		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Jelly Baby Surfer	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Polly Otter	Deportiva 2		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Johny's Crack	Deportiva 12m, 6		1.2. Gecko Wall
17		★	Bronzed Up Babies	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Polka Dot Bikini	Deportiva 6		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	SL8TR	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Cruizing in my Cruiser	Deportiva 8		1.2. Gecko Wall
		★	Fossil Fuel	Deportiva 7		1.3. Arch Enemies
		★	She Sells Shell Shares	Deportiva 8		1.3. Arch Enemies
18		★★	Best Wax For Your Stick	Deportiva 12m, 6		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Bong	Deportiva 12m, 5		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Octopus	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Waimea	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Rolling Rocks	Deportiva 7		1.2. Gecko Wall
		★	Fracktivist	Deportiva 7		1.3. Arch Enemies
19		★★	Da Hui	Deportiva 5		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Mrs Palmer	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★★	Thong	Deportiva 4		1.1. Tsunami Wall
		★	Renewable Energy	Deportiva 7		1.3. Arch Enemies
21		★★	5 Finger Exploding Heart Technique	Deportiva 15m, 9		1.2. Gecko Wall
22		★★	Fractured Dreams	Deportiva 4		1.3. Arch Enemies
24		★★	Karoo se Fiction	Deportiva 4		1.3. Arch Enemies
		★★	Time is of the Essence	Deportiva 6		1.3. Arch Enemies