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Sunshine Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in Sunshine Wall
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Edgehog S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Faithful Friend S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Green Ivy S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Hedgehog S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Little Gem S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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New Beginnings S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Sunshine Surprise S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Elevation: | 9,000 ft |
| GPS: |
37.6058, -119.0235 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 16,157 total · 125/month |
| Shared By: | Euan Cameron on Sep 9, 2013 |
| Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
Sunshine wall is hidden in the trees on the west side of the lake and hosts a number of good quality moderate climbs. The wall is made up of a main slab approximately 100' high and a slightly shorter section which holds a couple of routes on the right.
All the routes are on excellent rock with a fine position.
As the name suggests the wall gets plenty of sunshine (at least until 2pm) so plan accordingly, depending on the time of year.
The stand out route of the wall is Little Gem, which climbs beautifully up the right side of the main slab.
With a very short approach (less than 10 minutes walk) and good rock this area will be popular.
All the routes are on excellent rock with a fine position.
As the name suggests the wall gets plenty of sunshine (at least until 2pm) so plan accordingly, depending on the time of year.
The stand out route of the wall is Little Gem, which climbs beautifully up the right side of the main slab.
With a very short approach (less than 10 minutes walk) and good rock this area will be popular.
Getting There
From the Horseshoe Lake parking area follow the path south along the western side of the lake. Cross over 4 footbridges (see picture below) and just when you cross a small stream (with no bridge) take a right up into the forest.
Follow the faint trail for about 30 yards until another stream crossing and then turn right and follow the stream up a steep slope for a few yards. At the top of the slope head up and leftwards towards the granite outcrop that you will now see through the tree.
Continue to the base of the tall slabby face.
The approach takes less then 10 minutes.
Follow the faint trail for about 30 yards until another stream crossing and then turn right and follow the stream up a steep slope for a few yards. At the top of the slope head up and leftwards towards the granite outcrop that you will now see through the tree.
Continue to the base of the tall slabby face.
The approach takes less then 10 minutes.
Classic Climbing Routes at Sunshine Wall
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