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Elevation: 3,227 ft
GPS: 34.10248, -116.16901
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Shared By: Blitzo on Oct 13, 2006
Admins: Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest
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Big Top is a varnished, pointed crag about 1/2 mile northwest of the loop at the end of the Group Camp road.
Most of the routes are on the South Face.
Rappel off.

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From the end loop, head northwest crossing a wash about halfway.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Big Top

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
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Lion Tamer
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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Sawdust and Peanut Shells
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Lion Tamer
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Trad
Sawdust and Peanut Shells
 18
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
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