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Twin Lakes Area Rock Climbing

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Areas in Twin Lakes Area

Black Slab 2

Broken Butt Wall 4

Broken Chain Wall 2

Broken Pole Wall 0

Dump Wall 13

Entrance Slab 2

Outlook Rock 2

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Description

The Twin Lakes Area encompasses all of the small crags along Highway 82 east of Monitor Rock. Most crags are just a few minutes hike from the road and offer good climbing, mostly sport climbing, without having to drive over Independence Pass to the more popular crags on the western side.

Getting There

All of these crags are located along Highway 82 between Monitor Rock and the town of Twin Lakes. For more detailed directions please refer to the crag pages.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Twin Lakes Area

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

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● City Slicker Sport Outlook Rock
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 5 ● Compactor Sport Dump Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 16 ● Dump Monkey Sport Dump Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 6 ● Brown Bottle Flu Sport Dump Wall
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 7 ● Taming The Monkey Mind Sport Dump Wall
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 4 ● Dance Monkey Sport Dump Wall