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Sub Gorge Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 4,942 ft |
| GPS: |
37.49687, -118.56447 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | david goldstein on Aug 6, 2006 · Updates |
| Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!!
Details
Due to liability concerns, bridges are being removed in the Owens River Gorge at the request of LADWP. The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund are currently in negotiations with LADWP to get this issue resolved. In the meantime, please continue to be good land stewards by respecting these bridge closures and finding alternate crossing points until this issue is resolved.
1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.
1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.
Description
The Sub Gorge is a great area for demophobes and atephobes -- if you choose to visit, you'll almost certainly have the place to yourself. Quality cliffs include Inyo Mono Line Tower, Slander Crag, Splashdown, and Silent Pillar Wall. Slander gets great morning sun and other cliffs are predominantly shady. Almost all the crags are quite close to the river and have a wild feel.
New development and retrofitting in the area has made the sub gorge a worthy climbing area.
New development and retrofitting in the area has made the sub gorge a worthy climbing area.
Getting There
Park at the southern parking area, as of for Lower Gorge.
The Sub Gorge regular approach is not too bad and takes less time than say, approaching the Great Wall of China via Central Gully. Take the trail heading down from the notch above Slander Crag. When you hit the river, Slander will be just to your left. Head downstream to Inyo Mono Tower and Splashdown area.
Silent Pillar has a separate approach. Head down the scree ridge above Inyo Mono Line Tower and take the trail leading downstream that traverses another loose slope. Wading upstream to other Sub Gorge crags is an adventurous but worthwhile experience if you're prepared for it.
The Sub Gorge regular approach is not too bad and takes less time than say, approaching the Great Wall of China via Central Gully. Take the trail heading down from the notch above Slander Crag. When you hit the river, Slander will be just to your left. Head downstream to Inyo Mono Tower and Splashdown area.
Silent Pillar has a separate approach. Head down the scree ridge above Inyo Mono Line Tower and take the trail leading downstream that traverses another loose slope. Wading upstream to other Sub Gorge crags is an adventurous but worthwhile experience if you're prepared for it.
Classic Climbing Routes at Sub Gorge
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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