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Rock Creek

Submitted By: Wade Griffith on Apr 19, 2006
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Fall colors on display at Rock Creek.


Description 

Amazing Sierra's granite with great trad and sport routes. Located in between Bishop and Mammoth this area is mostly a summertime area since the elevation sees enough snowfall to affect climbing.


Getting There 

Take the 395 south from Mammoth or North from Bishop till you reach Tom's Place. take this road south up into the canyon and you will see the formations on the west side of the canyon.



Featured Route For Rock Creek
Pitch 1 of Boi-oi-oing. The crux is a bit past this block.

Boi-oi-oi-ing! 5.10a  CA : Sierra Eastside : Orange Pillar
P1 (5.10a): Climbs up the right side of a giant wedged block about 25 feet off the ground. Continue up double cracks to the highest ledge before the upper headwall. Bolted anchor at 85 feet.P2 (5.10a): Start out slightly up and left of the anchor and get ready for 165 feet of hand jamming! Generally there are two or three cracks to choose from. When in doubt, stay to the left. Bolted anchor.P3 (5.9): Not recommended due to loose rock and ...[more]