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Elevation: 4,517 ft
GPS: 37.71841, -119.64657
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This huge 600 foot high crag is often forgotten in the shadow of its even larger brothers: Middle and Higher Cathedral. Nevertheless, it contains several worthwhile routes, and in fact if this crag were in Florida there would be books written about it. Beggar's Buttress is Hans Florine's favorite climb (see the book "Fifty Favorite Climbs" by Mark Kroese). At a slightly easier grade, the East Buttress is worth doing. Overhang Bypass is an amazing 5.7 route with lots of history but a rather involved approach.

A dark, forbidding slot "the Gunsight" separates Lower Cathedral and Middle Cathedral. This serves as a descent route from the summit, involving a few rappels normally.

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Approaches are short, as this crag is only a few minutes from the road. Overhang Bypass is an exception.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lower Cathedral West

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Overhang Bypass
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
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Bridalveil Falls East
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5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
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Overhang Overpass
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Overhang Bypass
 18
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 5 pitches
Bridalveil Falls East
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 8 pitches
Overhang Overpass
 4
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
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Routes Mostly Face: North

Mostly Shady All Day

Details: Near the solstice 06/06 - 07/04, there is only about 4 hours of shade 11am-3pm. The rest of the year, it's more shady.

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