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Bear Creek Spire Rock Climbing

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Routes in Bear Creek Spire

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	East Arete T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	North Arete T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Northeast Ridge T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c

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Elevation:	13,713 ft	4,180 m
GPS:	37.3681, -118.767 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Chris Owen on Mar 13, 2006
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Description

This fantastic rock peak dominates Little Lakes Valley and has at least four high-quality routes to its name. Another High Sierra prerequisite summit.

Getting There

From 395 at Tom's Place drive west to Mosquito Flats. Hike along Little Lakes Valley trail to Long Lake, then follow a faint trail up to either Treasure Lakes or before reaching those lakes cut left and up to the desolate Dade Lake (4.25 miles, 1,300 feet of elevation gain).

3 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bear Creek Spire

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

Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c 180 ● Northeast Ridge Trad, Alpine
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 242 ● North Arete Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 9 ● East Arete Trad, Alpine 22 pitches