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Phantom Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Phantom Rock

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	Scorpion Exile S,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	South Face TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	2,455 ft
GPS:	34.4787, -119.6821 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Richard Shore on Mar 31, 2011
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Description

A small formation that sits to the northwest and slightly downhill from the Lower Gibraltar (Lieback Annie/Rapture) area. Some fun moderate topropes and harder leads can be found here, and all routes can be easily toproped. Two sets of bolted anchors atop the formation.

Getting There

Park at the next major turnout uphill from the parking area for Lower Gibraltar. Hike down the ridge to the west and cut left when the ridgeline ends. A short scramble through loose dirt and brush gets you to the backside of Phantom Rock. Get to the base via one of two ways: rap in from the top, or scramble down right around the base towards a large oak tree. The striking dihedral near the oak tree is Scorpion Exile (5.10a).