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Corral (and Double Dome) Rock Climbing
Routes in Corral (and Double Dome)
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Bleeder, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dike Hike S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Green Street S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Grit S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Haze S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Justice S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Pachyderm T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Under Pressure S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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| Elevation: | 7,900 ft |
| GPS: |
37.73006, -118.5666 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Bryan G on Sep 16, 2011 |
| Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
The Corral and Double Dome have been developed as a sport crag, mostly by Neil Hightower. It is far removed from the rest of the crags in the area. The approach is not bad once you know where you are going, but it can be tough to find your first time out.
Unfortunately, the formations are incredibly small, almost to the point where you wonder why anyone would bother bolting them. Most of the routes are around 30 ft tall, some are even less. But if you don't mind short pitches, you will find about a dozen closely spaced sport climbs in the 5.8-5.10b range. The flat base and convenience factor make this a reasonable area to take a large group and set up some topropes.
The Lewis/Moynier guidebook shows the main wall of the Corral facing north. We were searching for shade, but came to find it baking in the sun. I think the wall is actually closer to west facing, and in the afternoon almost all the routes here will be in the sun.
Unfortunately, the formations are incredibly small, almost to the point where you wonder why anyone would bother bolting them. Most of the routes are around 30 ft tall, some are even less. But if you don't mind short pitches, you will find about a dozen closely spaced sport climbs in the 5.8-5.10b range. The flat base and convenience factor make this a reasonable area to take a large group and set up some topropes.
The Lewis/Moynier guidebook shows the main wall of the Corral facing north. We were searching for shade, but came to find it baking in the sun. I think the wall is actually closer to west facing, and in the afternoon almost all the routes here will be in the sun.
Getting There
Leave from the north end of the North Parking area, hiking uphill in a wash. Follow footprints in the wash and cairns for about 15 minutes. Then cut to the right, scrambling over rocks as you follow cairns. We missed this turn off and ended up wandering around in the desert for about half an hour before backtracking. But once you've found the spot were you're supposed to leave the wash, the cairns are easy to follow as you scramble for just a couple minutes to the Corral.
Classic Climbing Routes at Corral (and Double Dome)
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