Central Happiness Area

A typical day at the Central Happies.

Description 

This area is essentially the heart of the canyon both in terms of location as well as highly concentrated classics. The flat landings and quality of problems attract almost every first-time visitor, and for good reason.

Peter Croft's The Hulk is considered by many to be the best line in the canyon, and a pad's throw away to the neighboring boulder you can find the great but tricky Solarium. If you'd like to test your head, perhaps the beautifully angled and clean-cut Heavenly Path will suit you, with a balancy but solid crux and a top-out at around 25 feet.

If you only have limited time to visit the Happy Boulders, make this a stop on your list, as it would be a shame to miss it.

Getting There 

Central canyon on the main trail.

The Classics

Featured Route For Central Happiness Area

Big Chicken V4  CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Happy Boulder

On the steep South face of the 'Happy Boulder', sit-start on a juggy shelf (same starting holds as 'The Hulk'). Make a tricky sequence up and right onto the arete. Continue up the steep arete heading left on better holds to a few fun last moves.Stand-start is v2...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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BETA PHOTO: 'Central Happiness Area', seen from the 'Desert Sk...

A wintery scene at the Central Happiness area.