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Elevation: 9,515 ft
GPS: 36.57173, -118.58449
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Shared By: Luke Stefurak on Jan 17, 2015 · Updates
Admins: Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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The biggest rock face in the Sierra outside of Yosemite.

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Angel Wings is about 16 miles from the nearest road. Approach from Crescent Meadow near Moro Rock. Attain backcountry permit at lodgepole visitor center. There is a one night limit at Hamilton Lake (the best/closest camping). You can either disregard this rule, like most do, or see the posted map for other options.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Angel Wings

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
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Valkyrie
Trad, Alpine 17 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
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South Arete Direct
Trad, Alpine 12 pitches
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Valkyrie
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad, Alpine 17 pitches
South Arete Direct
 5
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad, Alpine 12 pitches
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