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Elevation: 4,641 ft 1,415 m
GPS: 36.59792, -118.12061
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Shared By: Blitzo on Oct 22, 2006 · Updates
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The Shark's Fin is a small spire shaped like a fin. It is commonly photographed, and very scenic.

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Take Movie Road for about 1/4 mile. This obvious fin is about 300 yards west.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Shark's Fin

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 437
● Shark's Fin Arete
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 154
● East Face
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 136
● Coral Sea Adventure
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 141
● Pirates on Horseback
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 43
● Ol' White Pappy
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 32
● The Shark's Fin | 6838
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Shark's Fin Arete
 437
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● East Face
 154
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● Coral Sea Adventure
 136
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Pirates on Horseback
 141
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Ol' White Pappy
 43
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● The Shark's Fin | 6838
 32
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
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Ryan on the Sharks Fin wishing he was on Mt. Whiteny.
Ryan on the Sharks Fin wishing he was on Mt. Wh…
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Shark's Fin and Mt. Whitney.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
Shark's Fin and Mt. Whitney. Photo by Blitzo.
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Morning view of Shark's Fin as a morning storm is coming in over Whitney region. 10/4/2015<br> Photo by Steve Lee
Morning view of Shark's Fin as a morning storm…
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A) Pirates On Horseback<br> B) Coral Sea Adventure<br> C) East Face<br> D) Shark's Fin Arete
A) Pirates On Horseback B) Coral Sea Adventure…
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Road to The Shark's Fin.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
Road to The Shark's Fin. Photo by Blitzo.
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Another angle of The Shark Fin with Mt. Whitney in back
Another angle of The Shark Fin with Mt. Whitney…
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The Shark's Fin and Sierra Crest.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
The Shark's Fin and Sierra Crest. Photo by Bli…
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The Shark's Fin and Lone Pine Peak.<br> Photo by Blitzo.
The Shark's Fin and Lone Pine Peak. Photo by B…
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Sunset at the Shark's Fin.
Sunset at the Shark's Fin.
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Shark's Fin with Whitney in the distance
Shark's Fin with Whitney in the distance
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Shark's Fin Group contrasts with the 14,000 ft Whitney crest.
Shark's Fin Group contrasts with the 14,000 ft…
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Come to the light!
Come to the light!
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