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West Rim Area

Submitted By: Tim Steele on Nov 25, 2007
Administrators: Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Adam Winters
Elevation: 4,500 feet
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Description 

Stays shady and cool compared to the rest of the Happy's. Contains many classics and tends to be less crowded than the center of the canyon.


Getting There 

Approach from several trails. Try trailheads near the 'Totty Traverse', 'The Gleaner', and 'Slap Happy'.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Rim Area:
My Heart Grew Wings Under Desert Skies   V4 PG13     Boulder, 22 feet   Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
Mister Witty   V6 PG13     Boulder, 15 feet   Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
Morning Dove White   V7-8     Boulder   Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
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Featured Route For West Rim Area
Matthew NM making the opening move on Mr Witty

Mister Witty V6 PG13  CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Desert Skies/Morning Dove A...
A great problem that leads you into temptation.Start with hands in good pockets. Rock up and over left with a tricky move to gain a thin flake for the left hand. Balance your way up the wall to gain the small slots.With fingers in the slots launch for the good lip....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA