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Upper Elbow Room Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Elbow Room

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	Cajun Barbecue S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	For Patricia S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Frank S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Induced Labor S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Kelly's Heroes S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Post Partum S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Serial Driller S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Sparky the Drillhead S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Stella S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Stella's Fella T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Sunset Sam T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Walk the Yellow Line S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!! Details

Due to liability concerns, bridges are being removed in the Owens River Gorge at the request of LADWP. The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund are currently in negotiations with LADWP to get this issue resolved. In the meantime, please continue to be good land stewards by respecting these bridge closures and finding alternate crossing points until this issue is resolved.

1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.

Description

Excellent cliff across the river right where it bends.

Getting There

From the bottom of the upper approach, hike right past the trestle, around the corner, cross the long, then turn left crossing smaller logs and enter the talus. Either go up the talus or skirt on the left depending on where you want to climb.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Elbow Room

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

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 29 ● For Patricia Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 49 ● Stella Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 36 ● Frank Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 33 ● Post Partum Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 18 ● Sparky the Drillhead Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 20 ● Stella's Fella Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 36 ● Kelly's Heroes Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 33 ● Cajun Barbecue Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 36 ● Induced Labor Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 38 ● Walk the Yellow Line Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Serial Driller Sport