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Elevation: 949 ft
GPS: 37.7212, -83.62513
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Shared By: Adam Leedy on May 31, 2009 · Updates
Admins: Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek
Warning Access Issue: Land Owned by Muir Valley Nature Preserve DetailsDrop down

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Even if the Parking lot is full, this place will probably be empty. One of the most secluded crags in Muir. Mostly slightly steep pockety faces that stay dry in the rain. This crag recently saw some new development and now hosts an additional 7 routes.

Getting There Suggest change

Hike to Sunny Side in the Rebel Camp Hollow. Rather than turn left up to the last routes of Sunny Side, continue on the trail (a sight points in the direction of Hatton. Follow this trail until you pass between two large boulders and come to a steep trail that breaks up left. This meets another wider trail. Follow it right for a while and the cliff will become visible on your left.

13 Total Climbs

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Location: The Bowling Alley Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at The Bowling Alley

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 59
King Pin
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 11
Gaian Prophecy
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5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 72
Expresso
Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 4
Madeira
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
King Pin
 59
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Gaian Prophecy
 11
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Expresso
 72
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Madeira
 4
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
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Sun & Shade Suggest change

Sunny Roughly 6am to 6pm during high season
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Details: Lots of mixed cover with trees and overhanging rock. Some routes exposed to sun while other have mostly shade.

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