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Motherlode Rock - West Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in Motherlode Rock - West Face

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	Funkadelia T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Golden Showers T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Good Day for a Hangin' S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Highgrader S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Long Arm of The Law S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Mighty Quinn S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Panning for Gold S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Reach for the Sky S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Scofflaw Variation S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Stake Your Claim S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Whiskeroo S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Elevation:	7,500 ft	2,286 m
GPS:	34.3089, -116.87811 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Perhaps the best side of the crag, this offers some longer routes as well as a good selection of climbs in the 5.10-5.11a range.

The wall is comprised of two sections with a "break" in the middle, which is just a shorter, less inspiring section of wall. The routes on the left portion of the wall rise from a rocky gully, while the routes on the right side start from fairly level ground.

Getting There

Easily approached from the northern parking area by following a well-defined trail system that passes beneath the Incinerator Wall and cutting right up a steep, rocky gully that lies beneath the left side of the west face.

Plan on 1-5 minutes for the approach depending upon where you park and how far up the gully your chosen route resides.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Motherlode Rock - West Face

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

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 58 ● Panning for Gold Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 99 ● Reach for the Sky Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 5 ● Scofflaw Variation Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 84 ● Good Day for a Hangin' Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 129 ● Mighty Quinn Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 61 ● Whiskeroo Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 62 ● Stake Your Claim Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 132 ● Long Arm of The Law Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 23 ● Highgrader Sport