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The Citadel Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Citadel

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	East Arete T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Edge of Time Arete T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Quality Time T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Wild Kingdom T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c R

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Elevation:	11,062 ft	3,372 m
GPS:	37.06686, -118.60981 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Citadel rises over 3000 ft above the Middle Fork of the Kings River, and is one of the most impressive walls in the Sierra. There are a couple moderate ridge climbs to the summit, but the finest routes are on The Citadel's steep north face. While this peak can be seen for miles away, it probably gets few ascents due to the long approach and the need to cross the Kings River.

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Citadel ... Edge of Time Arete

Getting There

From Bishop, drive 18 miles west to South Lake. From the trailhead at South Lake, hike the Bishop Pass Trail 12.5 miles to Le Conte Canyon. Here BPT ends at a junction with the John Muir Trail which parallels the Middle Fork of the Kings River. Head south on the John Muir a couple miles and find a way to cross the river upstream from Ladder Creek. Then head up the small valley toward The Citadel and cross Ladder Creek when you can.