Coyote Crag  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  7,500' Lat, Long:  34.3078, -116.8781 Map Page Views:  19,781. Good page? (1 like)    Administrators:  C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  C Miller on Mar 12, 2006 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

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Description 

Coyote Crag, one of the most popular crags in the area, is located at the southern edge of the Central Pinnacles and its sunny, well-featured southeast face is home to many classic moderates routes of the area.

Almost all of the climbs here have excellent rock and tend to be vertical with plentiful holds and a brief crux. Recommended routes here include Bye Crackie (5.7), Coyotes at Sunset (5.8), Black Magic Poodle (5.9) and Golden Poodle (5.9).

During the summer the climbs here go into the shade by mid-to-late afternoon, something to consider when the weather is hot.

Routes listed from left to right:

Black Magic Poodle (5.9)
Golden Spike (5.10b)
Hootenanny (5.10a)
High Noon (5.10b)
Golden Poodle (5.9)
Pass the Bucket (5.8 PG13)
Coyotes at Sunset (5.8)
Bye Crackie (5.7)
Es Muy Bueno (5.8)
Western Farm Service (5.8)
Red Brewster (5.9 R)

and further right on a separate block are

Eight Second Ride (5.8)
Saddle Tramp (5.9 TR)

Getting There 

From the northern parking area hike south down the 4 wheel drive road and then cut east past the southern end of the Ampitheatre, where the crag will come into view. This approach takes about 5-10 minutes.

From the southern parking area hike north following the trail from Parking Lot Rock, passing the east face of Lost Orbit Rock, until the crag will come into view. This approach takes about 10-15 minutes.

The Classics

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Bye Crackie 5.7  CA : San Bernardino Mountains : ... : Coyote Crag

This high-quality route was one of the very first bolted routes at the Holcomb Valley Pinnacles, and to this day remains a popular classic.Climb well-featured face to arete past six bolts utilizing the amazingly good holds that sprinkle this route. A classic and recommended route for the grade at this area.The FA was orginally done with 2 bolts, a few pieces and some tie-offs for plates; years later the original bolts were replaced, more bolts placed and an anchor added so that 5.7 cli...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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