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Lightning Bolt Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Lightning Bolt Crag

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	Lightning Bolt S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Rolling Thunder S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Stormy Monday S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Summer Storm S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	4,814 ft
GPS:	39.32558, -120.64838 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Bill Price on Jul 19, 2015
Admins:	Ky Bishop, Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: No overnight camping on PG&E property Details

Noticed several tents while walking into the emeralds climbing area this last weekend ( 5/20/17 ). PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) has posted several signs at the gate and other areas that state camping is NOT allowed. Please respect this so that access does not become an issue! Thanks in advance, Colby W.

Description

Crag left of The Fortress.

Getting There

Hike past The Fortress to some cairns that mark another trail to the left side of The Fortress. Cut up left on a new trail that leads toward the cliff left of The Fortress. The trail cuts back right, up a short distance, then right and up to the base of the left side of the cliff.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lightning Bolt Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 44 ● Summer Storm Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 25 ● Stormy Monday Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 27 ● Rolling Thunder Sport