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Luther Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Luther Rock

Detox Wall 0 / 10 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Distillery Wall 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

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Elevation:	6,738 ft	2,054 m
GPS:	38.8044, -120.0099 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Brian Quiter on Oct 8, 2002 · Updates
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Description

Located on the southern side of Lake Tahoe, Luther Rock sits high above HWY 89. The rock is severely weathered featured granite and makes for fun climbing. Luther Rock is west facing and sits in the sun most of day. Making a great place for spring or fall climbing. The approach takes about 30 to 50 minutes get to the Detox wall.

Getting There

From HWY 50 east bound towards Lake Tahoe. Before you reach South Lake Tahoe, take a right on Highway 89 (to Kirkwood).

From Lake Tahoe, take HWY 50 heading west and go left on HWY 89 (to Kirkwood).

The pull-out for Luther Rock (the Distillery and Detox wall) is on the west side of the road approx 3.4 miles from point you turn on HWY 89 from HWY 50 or .9 miles from portal road (located on HWY 89). The trail is on of the east side of the road. There are visible cairns from the pull-out where you should park. The pull out has space for about 3 cars and is half pavement, half dirt.

The location coordinates and map location are for the parking area! - 38.804400, -120.009850

17 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Luther Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 42 ● Betty Ford's Route Sport Detox Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 26 ● Five Nine Sport Distillery Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 42 ● Jonesin' Sport Detox Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 35 ● Methadone Sport Detox Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 48 ● Moonshine Sport Distillery Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 29 ● Daily Prayer Sport, TR Detox Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 20 ● Unknown Sport, TR Detox Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 28 ● Intervention Sport Detox Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 23 ● With Draws Sport Detox Wall
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 15 ● Loading Dose Sport Detox Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 6 ● Happy Hour Sport Distillery Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Chip Shot Sport Distillery Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 7 ● Bar Fly Sport Distillery Wall
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a 15 ● Fallen Spirits Sport Detox Wall
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a 15 ● Seven and Seven Sport Distillery Wall