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Flagpole Peak Area Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Bat Wall 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Corkscrew Area 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Flagpole East Side 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Flagpole Peak 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Solo Slab 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Elevation:	7,980 ft
GPS:	38.845, -120.057 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	23,724 total · 125/month
Shared By:	Blitzo on Sep 23, 2006
Admins:	Lurker -, Aron Quiter, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

Access Issue: Be aware of Caldor Fire closures - Up to date info here: fs.usda.gov/eldorado/ Details

Description

The face of Flagpole Peak is the largest in the area.
It sits high on the north skyline and is obvious. It is about 1 mile from the lodge.

Take the PCT to just past Mid Dome. Hike up the hill to the base.

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 11 ● The Ramp Trad 3 pitches Flagpole Peak
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 5 ● Jam Session Trad 2 pitches Flagpole Peak
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 3 ● Pole Dancer Sport 3 pitches Flagpole E Side > Lower E Side
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 3 ● 21 Pair of Underwear Sport Flagpole E Side > Lower E Side