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Cascade Falls - Left Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cascade Falls - Left

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	Crimson Cringe T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Filthy Rich T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Fish Crack T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Free Press T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Golden Needles T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Jug Monkey T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mud Shark T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	3,901 ft	1,189 m
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Description

This area is on the west side of Cascade Creek.

Getting There

Park at the parking area at Cascade Bridge.
Approaches are obvious.

7 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cascade Falls - Left

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 97 ● Golden Needles Trad 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 10 ● Free Press Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 77 ● Fish Crack Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 43 ● Crimson Cringe Trad