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Elevation: 7,151 ft 2,180 m
GPS: 35.22798, -111.60874
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Shared By: D Mauz on Aug 3, 2018
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This is a great place to get some volume in without having to hike very far - there are approximately 20-25 problems on the perch. It is also a great place to basque in the sun on colder days. Although the rock is a bit fried, there are some good problems here and you are sure to build some skin. Classics in the area include Stretcher Traverse and Virginia Beach. 

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From Trinity Heights follow the trail N/NE to the base of Elden. It is easiest to describe from the boulder problem Ice Nine. Directly behind Ice Nine, pick up a decent trail at the base of Elden and take a left heading west. Follow this trail for less than 1/10th of a mile and keep your eyes out for a decent perch approximately 100 feet above the base with a few large pine trees. The best way to hike up to it is by following a faint trail that follows a few rock slabs and has a dead log propped against some rocks for easier access. Total hike time from Ice Nine is less than 5 minutes, you can get there other ways but those tend to be more scrambly / bush wacky.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sunny Perch

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V0 4
 10
● Fish Face
Boulder
V1 5
 10
● The Biscuit
Boulder
V2 5+
 9
● Virginia Beach
Boulder
V3 6A
 6
● Hawaiian Punch
Boulder
V3 6A
 9
● Stretch
Boulder
V3 6A
 5
● Main Squeeze
Boulder
V3 6A
 10
● Deku Shield
Boulder
V4 6B
 6
● Pondo Prow
Boulder
V5 6C
 4
● Wilbur
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Fish Face
 10
V0 4 Boulder
● The Biscuit
 10
V1 5 Boulder
● Virginia Beach
 9
V2 5+ Boulder
● Hawaiian Punch
 6
V3 6A Boulder
● Stretch
 9
V3 6A Boulder
● Main Squeeze
 5
V3 6A Boulder
● Deku Shield
 10
V3 6A Boulder
● Pondo Prow
 6
V4 6B Boulder
● Wilbur
 4
V5 6C Boulder
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Ansley Roberts on Hawaiian Punch
Ansley Roberts on Hawaiian Punch
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Ethan Dyer topping out Virginia Beach - Named after the floaty we found in the cave.
Ethan Dyer topping out Virginia Beach - Named a…
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Thomas Maxson on Virginia Beach
Thomas Maxson on Virginia Beach
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