How do I search for scrambles?

I'm on a road trip across country and currently headed north through inyo national Forest in California.

I don't have climbing gear but would like to find some difficult scrambling areas. 

Go to "Sierra Eastside" and use the route finder, like this.

the classic secor guidebook has a lot of what you're looking for.  summitpost is also a really good place to look for less than 5th class routes. 

Thank you so much. So when they say trad, gear is not necessary as long as it's from 3 - 5.6ish?

Peakbagging has an app that will show what's nearby. 

Chris Law wrote: Thank you so much. So when they say trad, gear is not necessary as long as it's from 3 - 5.6ish?

This is wholly dependent on your skills and what type of route/formation it is.

Flatirons (CO) 5.3 - 5.6 is most likely very slabby. Another 5.6 somewhere else could still be hundreds of feet of near vertical climbing. If you don't understand what is meant by this, then you should seriously consider what you are doing before hopping on anything 5th class rated.

In regards to scrambling, I second SummitPost. You can find a ton of good scrambling information on there, might just take a little bit of time to tailor your searches to find what you want.

5.6 does NOT mean scrambling. Usually "scrambling" translates as 3rd class or 4th class. 5th class (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, etc.) was originally defined to mean "rope and gear necessary," though obviously some people choose to forego that on routes that are within their comfort range.

Bryce Adamson wrote: 5.6 does NOT mean scrambling. Usually "scrambling" translates as 3rd class or 4th class. 5th class (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, etc.) was originally defined to mean "rope and gear necessary," though obviously some people choose to forego that on routes that are within their comfort range.

This.

“Class 1 - A hiking scramble to a rocky gradient; generally hands are not needed.

Class 2 - Involves some scrambling and likely use of hands; all but the most inexperienced and clumsy will not want a rope.

Class 3 - Moderate exposure may be present; simple climbing or scrambling with frequent use of hands. A rope should be available.

Class 4 - Intermediate climbing is involved and most climbers want a rope because of exposure. A fall could be serious or fatal. It begins when all beginners and most average climbers will want and should have a belay. Usually natural protection is easily found.

Class 5 - Climbing involves use of rope and natural or artificial protection by the leader to protect against a serious fall. In today's use of the terms, all "rock climbing" is Class 5 or 6.

5.0 – 5.4 - a physically fit climber can actually climb at this level with a little or no rock climbing skills, using only natural ability.

5.4 – 5.7 - Requires use of rock climbing techniques such as hand jamming and or strength.

5.7 – 5.9 - Rock climbing shoes, good skills, and some strength are usually necessary at this level.

Class 6 - Climbing that involves placing the climber's weight on the equipment itself, as opposed to using it only for protection; AKA "aid climbing."Source: davidlnelson.md/ElCapitan/D…

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