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DescriptionOne of the lesser crowded areas despite having great routes in all grades. Penstock and Warning Signs are the most popular areas in the Lower gorge. The power plant does detract from the atmosphere. All of the cliffs are located off of the power plant road. Getting ThereEither approach from the central gully, taking a left at the bottom of the gully, or by the South gorge approach (middle power plant road) The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Lower Gorge:
Watch For Rocks 5.8 Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet Warning Signs
Warning: Laser Beam 5.8 Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet Warning Signs
Valley 5.8 5.10a Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet Powerhouse Wall
Warning Signs 5.10d Sport, 1 pitch, 90 feet Warning Signs
D.W.P. 5.11c Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 90 feet Penstock Rock
Pumping Groundwater 5.11d Sport, 90 feet Penstock Rock
Flashflood 5.12b Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet Penstock Rock
Featured Route For Lower Gorge
Pumping Groundwater 5.11d CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Penstock Rock
Superb cracklet and face to the right of "Flashflood"...Have heard trad complaints due to the stellar crack with bolts on the bottom...but I enjoyed clipping from the locks...Maybe easier if you are taller. 11d felt right to me....[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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