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Roadside Crag Rock Climbing

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	Arête TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Blackey S,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Center Crack T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	False Arete TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Kiwi Gully TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Right Crack T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Description

Almost vertical craggy climb, 40ft, pretty solid granite, has good cracks to place tons of stoppers/cams, has good footholds and a few good fist jams in there. I never see anyone there, about 30 ft from the road, good spot to set up at the bottom.

Two sets of two bolt hangers on the top for rappel, but they go over an edge so bring that old water hose. You can hike off the back around to the right (watch your step, its steep and gravelly).

Bring your brand new shiny set of BD stoppers or a set of cams if you're lazy like me. I used 5 stoppers and one #2 cam, and made my own master point at the top using a double length sling. See attached photos.

Shaded until around 11:00am during summer months.

Getting There

Take Rosedale/24th Street/the 178 into the Kern River Canyon, and once you pass the death toll sign continue for around 3 miles until you see a large turnout on the left, and a smaller one on the right. Pull over on the right and look to your right.

Happy Climbing!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Roadside Crag

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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 8 ● Right Crack Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 9 ● Center Crack Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 12 ● Arête TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● Blackey Sport, TR