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The Owl Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Owl

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	Dromedary T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Mirage T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Owl Bypass, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Owl Roof T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Walrus, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Wicked Jones Crusher T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,520 ft
GPS:	37.7284, -119.70862 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Blitzo on Oct 23, 2006
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Description

The Owl is a formation just above the road west of Reed's Pinnacle. It is capped by the intimidating "Owl Roof".

Getting There

Go through the west tunnel at Reed's and park in a paved turnout below the Owl.

Most of the climbs are approached from the eastern side of the Owl. From the pullout, scramble up 15-20ft of dirt and gain a small trail heading to the right(East). Follow the trail out onto grassy terraces. Hike up-hill sometimes on a trail, and sometimes up slabs until you can't go any higher. At this point, make your way back West to the right side of the Owl. The Mirage should be the first climb you see. The Owl Bypass is down and around from Mirage. Wicked Jones Crusher is up and East.