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Murphy Creek Rock Climbing

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Routes in Murphy Creek

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	Fluoridation T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Frogger T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gortlough RA T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Lizard Lips TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Lock Tight T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Lock, Stock, and Barrel T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mandric T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Mandric- direct start T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	OW left of Pac-Man T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Pac Man T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Penguin Cafe T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Precious Bodily Fluids T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Whips & Chains T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	X- Wing T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	8,300 ft	2,530 m
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There is a small stream that may be difficult to cross during the early spring months.

Description

Murphy Creek is a great little crag that has something to offer for everyone. There are dozens of crack climbs ranging from a fun 5.7 double crack called Frogger to some much stiffer 5.11 finger crack and top rope problems. Top of cliff is easily accessible from climbers right to set up top ropes (most require gear anchors). This could be be a great place to avoid the crowds and get out of the Valley during the hot summer months.

Getting There

Located on Highway 120 across from Tenaya lake is the Murphy Creek trailhead. This easy 1.5 mile hike will take you to wide open granite slabs and the crag will be obvious as it's the only sheer cliff in view. From here find your way cross country to the base of the cliff. A small creek crossing might be tricking in the early season and dry in late season.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Murphy Creek

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 55 ● Frogger Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 49 ● X- Wing Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 19 ● Gortlough RA Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Lock, Stock, and Barrel Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R 4 ● Mandric Trad, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 43 ● Penguin Cafe Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Mandric- direct start Trad