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Elevation: 595 ft 181 m
GPS: 32.8242, -117.051
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Middle Earth contains several short and enjoyable climbs such as Sam I Am, aka Left of Dimrill Stairs, The Dimrill Stair, Shelob's Lair, Easy Rider, Shadowfax, Caradhras.

Getting There Suggest change

From the kiosk at the first climbers loop entrance (labeled Climbers Loop South Trailhead in Google Maps), follow the trail up the hillside along several switchbacks until the trail turns to the climbers left (north) as you approach several prominent formations. These formations, which can been seen easily from the parking lot, are Middle Earth.  The first formations you reach, which touch the loop trail, are Lower Middle Earth.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Earth

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 5
● Buttered Donkeys
Trad, TR
Secret Crag
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 6
● Ring My Bell
Trad, TR
Secret Crag
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 239
● Easy Rider
Sport, TR
Lower Middle Earth
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 184
● Shadowfax
Trad, TR
Lower Middle Earth
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 111
● Dimrill Stair
Trad
Middle Earth Corridor
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 176
● Sam I Am
Trad
Middle Earth Corridor
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 4
● Foe Hammer
Sport, TR
Upper Middle Earth
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 58
● Caradhras
Trad
Middle of Middle Earth
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 183
● Karmic Relief
Sport
Middle of Middle Earth
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 77
● Afterthought
Sport, TR
Middle Earth Corridor
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 120
● Khazad-dûm
Sport
Middle Earth Corridor
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 53
● Lord of the Rings
Sport
Middle Earth Left
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 178
● Orange Sunshine
Sport
Middle of Middle Earth
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 98
● Glamdring
Sport
Middle of Middle Earth
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 54
● Andúril
Sport, TR
Middle Earth Corridor
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Buttered Donkeys Secret Crag
 5
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad, TR
● Ring My Bell Secret Crag
 6
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
● Easy Rider Lower Middle Earth
 239
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport, TR
● Shadowfax Lower Middle Earth
 184
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● Dimrill Stair Middle Earth Corridor
 111
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Sam I Am Middle Earth Corridor
 176
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Foe Hammer Upper Middle Earth
 4
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport, TR
● Caradhras Middle of Middle Earth
 58
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
● Karmic Relief Middle of Middle Earth
 183
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Afterthought Middle Earth Corridor
 77
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
● Khazad-dûm Middle Earth Corridor
 120
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Lord of the Rings Middle Earth Left
 53
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Orange Sunshine Middle of Middle Earth
 178
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Glamdring Middle of Middle Earth
 98
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Andúril Middle Earth Corridor
 54
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
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Middle Earth area, Mission Gorge
Middle Earth area, Mission Gorge
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Last switchback before Shadowfax. Revolve the rock formations counter-clockwise and upwards to go to the backside, where "Lower" Middle Earth (listed on MP as to the right of Shadowfax) are located. The closed area is the valley below, AFAIK.
Last switchback before Shadowfax. Revolve the r…
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Trail junction at middle earth. When coming up from the southern trailhead, you'll see this just after passing Shadowfax. Follow it to the left to continue on the main trail to the next area, or go up right to climbs listed on MP as left of SF.
Trail junction at middle earth. When coming up…
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Mission Gorge, Middle Earth.
Mission Gorge, Middle Earth.
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