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DescriptionRotten Rock Valley, notwithstanding the name, is actually a great location with many, many fun routes on typically high-quality rock with sweeping views from atop many of the numerous pinnacles in the area. Crack and face climbs are in abundance and lots of bouldering exists as well. Getting ThereThe recommended approach is via the summit trail passing The Bong (aka 2001) along it's south edge and and head west skirting rock and brush then head south through rocks passing The Tub as you drop down into the eastern edge of Rotten Rock Valley passing Champagne Rock which is the first formation encountered in Rotten Rock Valley proper. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Rotten Rock Valley:
Sun Your Buns 5.9 Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet Wall of Buttresses : Lower Buttresses
Cut the Crap, get Real Sweetheart 5.9 Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet Wall of Buttresses : Lower Buttresses
Queen's Chase 5.9 Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet Wall of Buttresses : Lower Buttresses
Hidden Treasures 5.10b Sport, 1 pitch, 45 feet Wall of Buttresses : Lower Buttresses
Featured Route For Rotten Rock Valley
A fantastic arete climb on excellent quality rock which requires delicate and powerful movement along it's length. A tricky sequence guards passage to the 4th bolt so keep your eyes open!...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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