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Elevation: 3,875 ft
GPS: 34.56266, -117.12097
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Shared By: Reed Ames on Oct 2, 2015 · Updates
Admins: C Miller, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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This wall faces south and southwest. Short walls with fun climbs and great views. You can even get cell reception here.

"Fairview Mountain Crags" guidebook refers to this area as "Snake Towers".

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From parking area hike up the hillside trail for 15 minutes. Pass by the twin towers and Vader roof and the Sidewinder area will be sitting on the ridge that separates middle earth valley from the Vader area.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sidewinder

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 35
Rosy Boa
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 48
King Snake
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
Snakeskin offwidth
TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 32
Sidewinder
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 23
Mojave Green
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 9
Coachwhip
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Rosy Boa
 35
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
King Snake
 48
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Snakeskin offwidth
 6
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b TR
Sidewinder
 32
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Mojave Green
 23
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Coachwhip
 9
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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