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Tuttle Obelisk Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	11,700 ft
GPS:	36.53717, -118.22359 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Richard Shore on Nov 16, 2015
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Access Issue: Certain Peaks: Access limited from May to October every year Details

Some of the peaks in this area are restricted (not all). See the Inyo National Forest's Mount Whitney Zone regulations webpage fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/pas… for current information. Access is usually limited from May to October of every year from the highest elevations of most of the Lone Pine Creek watershed.

Description

A striking 800' white tower on the north side of the Tuttle Creek drainage. Superb rock quality, but can be a little bushy in places. 2 known routes (and one variation) exist on this peak.

Getting There

Tuttle Creek to the Stonehouse, then turn left and head up sandy sidehill trail to the South Fork of Tuttle Creek. About 2 hours in you will reach the long south-facing Keyhole Wall. Beyond this, the trail deteriorates quickly, but keep an eye out for cairns. Cross the creek to the south side shortly after the Keyhole Wall and continue up canyon through trees and moraine fields. There is a nice camping area with trees and water directly beneath the Tuttle Obelisk. 4 hours with overnight packs to here.