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Elevation: 4,298 ft 1,310 m
GPS: 33.98991, -116.16346
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Shared By: C Miller on Jan 26, 2009
Admins: Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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This is the often shady portion of Cap Rock that is visible from the main road as you approach from the north (Hidden Valley Campground) or the east (Ryan Campground).

This face is a good choice on warm days due to its northerly orientation. This wall is home to a number of easier cracks as well as some spicy face routes. Note that this face is quite popular with guide services - fortunately it's easy to spot this from the paved road.

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Park in a pullout on the main park road about 100 yards east of the Keys View Road intersection and walk about 150 yards to the base of the wall. Alternately, you can park in the large parking lot off of Keys View Road and walk under the south and southeast faces to reach this wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cap Rock - North Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 89
Nutcracker
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5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 126
False Lieback
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 8
Bush Eviction
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5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R
 25
False Prophet
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
 22
Space Odyssey
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
 41
Event Horizon
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Nutcracker
 89
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
False Lieback
 126
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
Bush Eviction
 8
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
False Prophet
 25
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R Trad
Space Odyssey
 22
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 Trad
Event Horizon
 41
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R Trad
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