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Pow Pow Area Bouldering

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Pow Pow Area

Pow Pow Alcove 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Sun Spot Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Water Colors Alcove 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

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Elevation:	4,467 ft	1,362 m
GPS:	37.42112, -118.43318 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This small area contains the classic Pow Pow along with a handful of other worthwhile problems.

Most of the climbs remain shaded for the majority of the day.

Getting There

Walk up the canyon from the Misery Cave. After a short distance you'll walk through the area.

11 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pow Pow Area

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

V0 4 33 ● Hands Free Slab Boulder Water Colors Alcove
V1 5 25 ● Oil On Canvas Boulder Pow Pow Alcove
V2 5+ 20 ● Still Life Boulder Pow Pow Alcove
V2 5+ 5 ● Oil on Canvas - Alternate Boulder Pow Pow Alcove
V2 5+ 21 ● Sun Spot Boulder Sun Spot Boulder
V4 6B 14 ● Sun Spot Right Boulder Sun Spot Boulder
V7 7A+ 11 ● Water Colors Boulder Water Colors Alcove
V8 7B 71 ● Pow Pow Boulder Pow Pow Alcove