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Panther Peak Rock Climbing

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Routes in Panther Peak

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	House Cat T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Superman T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Krymptonite T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Bagheera T 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Rack 'em up, Reid T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hyde and Hide T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Liquid Gravity S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	On The Hunt T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Damn The Torpedoes! T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Full Speed Ahead! T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Pickle Rick T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	9,049 ft	2,758 m
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Access Issue: Always check SEKI road conditions and peregrine closures Details

The SeKi Rock Climbing website nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/… has current closures as well as other climbing information for visitors.

Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.

As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.

Description

A great addition to the Generals Highway climbing circuit and definitely worth it if in the area for Moro, Tokopah, Chimney Rocks, Baldies, etc. A collection of orange granite towers that make up the summit of Panther Peak. Amazing views and lots of sun.

Edit - 2024 - Now a full-on developed climbing area that alone would make a trip to Sequoia worth it. Uniquely steep and featured granite face climbing.

Getting There

1.5 hours gradual uphill on a well marked trail for 95% of it and then simple cross country travel. Park at Wolverton (in between Moro turnoff and Lodgepole visitor center) or near it at the end of a dirt road used by the park to pile debris and random stuff. Gain the trail along Long Meadow and follow signs for Alta Peak and Panther Gap. Leave the trail after cresting a ridge and hike towards the ridge that Panther is on. After 5 minutes, arrive at a saddle just west of the peak and rocks. Leave packs here and descend along the base which involves thick but relatively short bushwhacking.

Or go to summit and rap in depending on the route. Or hike down East gully. Pretty simple.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Panther Peak

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

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 7 ● Krymptonite Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 8 ● Liquid Gravity Sport, Alpine 5 pitches
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 4 ● Superman Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Bagheera Trad, Alpine 6 pitches