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Elevation: 4,122 ft
GPS: 34.03185, -116.04173
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Shared By: C Miller on Nov 8, 2003
Admins: Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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This is the very attractive brown wall with several excellent crack and face lines. Hidden from view until almost at the base, this is a crag well worth seeking out. Despite many of the climbs receiving multiple stars in various guidebooks, this is still a place where you won't see many people.

  • Once also known as the Reptilian Roost.

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Hike up the main wash from the northern parking area and make a left up the second gully on the left at some giant boulders (the Poppie Field Boulders). Wander up a trail along the right edge of the boulders and continue upward until leveling out into a flat valley. Emerald City is the attractive west-facing wall on the hillside to your left. 

  • The approach takes about 45-60 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Emerald City

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
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The Rattler
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 26
Snake Book
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
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Is that a Munchkin in your Pocket
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The Rattler
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Snake Book
 26
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Is that a Munchkin in your…
 9
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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