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The Whale Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Whale

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	Barnacle Bill T,S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Bony Buttress T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Bony Fingers T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R
	Killer Whale T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	8,551 ft	2,606 m
GPS:	36.59461, -118.22673 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Blitzo on Nov 9, 2006
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The Whale

The Whale is one of the roadside crags at the eastern end of the area.
The climbs are excellent.
This splended, clean granite cliff is about 350 ft. tall, with georgous, splitter cracks and lots of black knobs.
To descend, rappel from anchors at the summit.
I'll try to get some photos soon.

Getting There

To approach this crag, park at a dirt road on the north side of the Whitney Portal Road, across from Whitney Portal Campground. This is just before the Whitney Portal Road makes a switch back.
Walk this dirt road to a switchback, then follow a trail to the base of the cliff.
For more information on The Whale, get "The Good, The Great, And The Awesome" by Peter Croft.