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Maltese Falcon Cliff

California > Eastern Sierra > Mammoth Lakes Area > Clark Canyon > Main Island

Description

Small cliff on the left side of the trail. Faces South and gets a lot of sun later in the day.

Getting There

Take the trail from the parking lot. Stay straight past the first right turn (at the big boulder). Continue up taking the left fork at the base of the hill. Cliff is right off the trail on the left.

Routes from Left to Right

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 13
● Porridge
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 42
● Maltese Falcon
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 1
● Shadow
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Porridge
 13
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Maltese Falcon
 42
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Shadow
 1
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport

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Maltese Falcon (5.12a), Clark Canyon
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Mike Matiasek
Chico, CA
[Hide Comment] Does anyone know anything about the route right next to the maltese Falcon? It looks like it could be a touch easier but just as beautiful. It is not in the Marty Lewis and John Moynier mammoth area climbs book. thanks Oct 11, 2010
Tom Helvie
Bishop, CA
[Hide Comment] I don't know the name of the route but it was put up by Lonnie Kauk and is around .11d. The crux is low and then it follows awesome pockets. Definitely a good addition to the cliff.
He also added the beautiful face above the parking lot. It's in Marty's guide as a project. Its called Giant Steps and is .13a and 5 star. Oct 12, 2010
Mike Matiasek
Chico, CA
[Hide Comment] Thanks for the response, I will have to give it a try! It looks like a great line. Might not be till next season though now... almost time to break out the skis!
Cheers

Mike Oct 18, 2010