Lover's Chimney 

FA:  Bruce Cooke, 1949 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.7 [details] Length:  3 pitches, 350 feet Views: 212 page views Submitted By: Robert Mooring on Aug 8, 2008 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Temporary closure at Lover MORE INFO >>> Peregrine Falcons are nesting again at Lover's Leap. Please avoid the areas displayed on the map posted below. A closure will be in place at the center of the wall starting in mid-April and ending in September. A detailed listing of closed routes and any changes in the information regarding the peregrine falcons will be posted on the Eldorado National Forest website http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado. If you require addition information contact Susan Yasuda, District Wildlife Biologist on the Placerville Ranger District 530-547-5317. Here's a map: 2009 Closure Map Submitted By: Amy Ansari on Jun 15, 2009 Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Duke enters the cave

Description 

Really fun, easy, protected chimney climbing inside a cave with the occasional window to look out of. Awesome when it's hot.

P1- 5.6 thrutchy OW with good gear to cave

P2- Chimney to the top- exit left to ledge

P3- 5.fun to the top

Location 

Center Wall left of Bookmark. The cave is pretty obvious- there is a bolted arete climb just left of the start

Protection 

All natural, standard rack to 3"