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The Owl.
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Description 

The Owl is a formation just above the road west of Reed's Pinnacle. It is capped by the intimidating "Owl Roof".


Getting There 

Go through the west tunnel at Reed's and park in a paved turnout below the Owl. Scramble up to the cliff.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Owl:
The Walrus   5.8     Trad   
The Owl Bypass   5.9     Trad   
Wicked Jones Crusher   5.10b     Trad, 1 pitch, 120 feet   
Mirage   5.12a     Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Owl Roof   5.12c     Trad   
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Featured Route For The Owl
Wild exposure after turning the roof.

Wicked Jones Crusher 5.10b  CA : Yosemite National Park : ... : The Owl
This is a fun climb up an orange wall. The bottom is a little hollow and should be climbed delicately, however the holds are cool. The crux is turning a roof with good pro on solid rock. The crack thins down to fingers at the top. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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Owl area-winter. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Owl area-winter.
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By Osprey
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Dec 12, 2009

Most of the climbs are approached from the eastern side of the Owl. From the pullout, scramble up 15-20ft of dirt and gain a small trail heading to the right(East). Follow the trail out onto grassy terraces. Hike up-hill sometimes on a trail, and sometimes up slabs until you can't go any higher. At this point, make your way back West to the right side of the Owl. The Mirage should be the first climb you see. The Owl Bypass is down and around from Mirage. Wicked Jones Crusher is up and East.

This is a cool place to hang with friends for a day.

By Osprey
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May 30, 2010

This is a good place to avoid the crowds. A little bit of everything and potential for more.