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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Lat / Long: -33.526704, 20.129995

résumé

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.

Limitations de l'accès

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

approche

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

où dormir

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.

approche

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

1.2. Gecko Wall 6 routes in Sector

Summary:

Lat / Long: -33.522865, 20.137503

approche

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