Inner Gorge

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Description 

The northern part of the inner gorge is the most remote part of the gorge and usually least crowded. The gorge is narrower here and there are several old mines and buildings. Towards the southern inner gorge the Dilithium Crystal and the Eldorado Roof provide steeper climbing and higher grades. The Mothership is home to excellent rock and some of the best difficult, technical routes. The southern end also has an old power plant and one of the two toilets in the Gorge.

Getting There 

The inner gorge can be approached by either the central or the upper approach depending on where you want to climb. The upper approach is best for the Narrows and areas North, while the Central is best for Dilithium, Eldorado, and Mothership.

Featured Route For Inner Gorge

Thieves in the Temple 5.12a  CA : Owens River Gorge : Staying Power Towers

The route on the West face of the tower, to the left of the bolted off-width.Climb past a small "roof" before tackling the sustained upper headwall. A power endurance test. Considered a gorge classic. ...[more]