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Monkeyface Falls Climbing

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Areas in Monkeyface Falls

Alcove, The 19

Cascade Wall 5

Dog House Ledge 7

Dream Zone 2

Monkey Face 9

Rivendell Ledge, The 3

Secret Passage, The 29

• Monkeyface Falls Bouldering 23

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Elevation:	4,589 ft	1,399 m
GPS:	34.09679, -116.95637 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A beautiful slot canyon nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains. Waterfalls scattered all throughout and plenty of trees for shade makes this a summer sport crag destination. The area hosts climbs on both sides of the canyon and climbing is great all year round. Access to the areas deeper in the canyon will involve a little class 4 scrambling but will be well worth it.

An accurate depiction of the weather would be to look up the city of Mentone and decrease the temperature between 3-5 degrees.
If going to The Dog House Ledge or The Secret Passage please read the info on how to approach these locations.
Please know basic rappelling techniques!!!!!!!!

Getting There

Take Hwy 38 and just before the sharp bend that takes you up to Frustration Creek continue straight onto Valley of the Falls Drive. A quarter mile further there is a dirt pull off.

Back track a little and cross the street to cut into the trails.

A 5 minute hike leads to a talus field. Delicately navigate through until you reach the base of the canyon.

If you don't stop and stare at the highly developed bouldering (Monkey Balls) along the way it should take you about 15 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Monkeyface Falls

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

V3- 6A 9 ● Get Lifted Boulder • Monkeyface Fa… > (b) Monkey Ball Two
V4- 6B 8 ● Springtime of My Youth Boulder • Monkeyface Fa… > (a) Monkey Ball One
V4 6B 8 ● Monkey's Uncle Boulder • Monkeyface Fa… > (b) Monkey Ball Two
V5 6C 8 ● Blinded By Success Boulder • Monkeyface Fa… > (b) Monkey Ball Two
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 25 ● Tasting Colors Sport Alcove > Alcove Left
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 15 ● Monkey Face Sport Monkey Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 21 ● Negative Reinforcement Sport Secret Passage
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 11 ● Dark Ritual Sport Monkey Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 22 ● Positive Reinforcement Sport Secret Passage
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 9 ● Diving Falcon Sport Secret Passage
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 14 ● Force of Will Sport Monkey Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 5 ● Battle of Wits Sport Secret Passage
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 10 ● Flying Muse Sport Secret Passage
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 4 ● Iron Lotus Sport Dream Zone
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 12 ● Perfected Mindset Sport Secret Passage