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West Rim Area

Submitted By: Tim Steele on Nov 25, 2007
Administrators: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Adam Winters
Elevation: 4,500 feet
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Description 

Stays shady and cool compared to the rest of the Happy's. Contains many classics and tends to be less crowded than the center of the canyon.


Getting There 

Approach from several trails. Try trailheads near the 'Totty Traverse', 'The Gleaner', and 'Slap Happy'.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Rim Area:
My Heart Grew Wings Under Desert Skies   V4 PG13     Boulder, 22 feet   Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
Mister Witty   V6 PG13     Boulder, 15 feet   Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
Morning Dove White   V7-8     Boulder   Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
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Featured Route For West Rim Area
Kipp starts 'Morning Dove White' v8

Morning Dove White V7-8  CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
Like pockets? Start on the lowest pockets just right of the vertical seam. Traverse left on pockets, then up to a hard move to and from a bad crimp, and continue up to the horizontal crack and easier ground....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA