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The Goblet Wall Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Goblet Wall

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	Pillar of Pucker T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Snap Happy S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Wasp's Up, Doc? T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	6,311 ft
GPS:	38.7907, -120.2443 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Road Closure - Caldor Fire and Dirt road winter closures Details

While climbing is open, Wrights Lake Road is within the Caldor Fire closure: fs.usda.gov/eldorado/. Plan to approach from Hwy 50. In addition, Eldorado National Forest closes dirt roads during wet conditions between November and May. The main office number 530-622-5061 might help you get current conditions, which aren't always updated on the website. fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado… When the road is closed, simply park on a pullout of Wrights Lake Road and walk the extra mile.

Description

A crag with a corner, dividing it into to a sunny section and a shady section at most times of day. Shorter than the main spires, but on par with other auxiliary walls here height-wise.

Getting There

From the normal trailhead, hike uphill to the Lizard Head, then follow use trails to the left or right of that formation to the next obvious climbing wall above.

If walking from Wrights Lake Road, take the right-hand road that forks steeply uphill before reaching the normal trailhead. This direct shortcut takes you to the Lizard Head, then you'll pass that to reach the Goblet Wall.