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School Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in School Rock

1. Main - Left 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

2. Main - Right 3 / 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

3. Upper - Right 7 / 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

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Elevation:	7,068 ft	2,154 m
GPS:	39.31937, -120.32234 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Laine Christman on Oct 10, 2002
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Description

School Rock is a large, 2 pitch granite slab that will be on your left as you descend from Sugar Bowl and ASI or on your right as you ascend from Donner Lake. There is shoulder parking below the rock, a parking lot at the bridge 1/4 mile below. You can also hike in on the PCT from Boreal Ski Resort.

The rock is bomber granite that is pretty clean and takes medium gear. Many people solo it because of the walk off and low angle. To descend, walk west (left) once you reach the top and find a gully that will take you back to the base. Real shoes or sandals are recommended.

Getting There

Take hwy 80 east from the Bay Area and exit at the Sugar Bowl ski resort exit. Follow signs to the ski area but do not stop there, pass it on your right. Continue on Old Highway 40 (Donner Pass Rd) towards Donner Lake. The rock will be the first large formation on your left and there will be a short (30') cliff below it alongside the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at School Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 168 ● Kindergarten Crack Trad 2 pitches 1. Main - Left
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 39 ● Kindergarten Slab Trad 2 pitches 1. Main - Left
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 159 ● Junior High Trad 3 pitches 1. Main - Left
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 106 ● Mary's Crack Trad 2 pitches 1. Main - Left
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 51 ● Eleventh Grade Corner Trad 3. Upper - Right
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 50 ● Senior Prom Trad, TR 3. Upper - Right
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 9 ● Teen Spirit Trad 3. Upper - Right
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 14 ● There Is No God Crack - Left Trad 3. Upper - Right
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 11 ● There Is No God Crack - Right Trad 3. Upper - Right
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 10 ● Teacher's Pet Trad 3. Upper - Right
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 19 ● Metal Shop Trad 3. Upper - Right
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 7 ● Front Point Sport, TR 3. Upper - Right
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 7 ● Class Clown Sport 3. Upper - Right
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 34 ● Karl's Overhang Trad 2. Main - Right
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 87 ● Short Subject Sport 2. Main - Right