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Upper Darth Vader Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Darth Vader

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	Blustery Day S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Danger T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Frosted Flakes S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pee Wee's Playhouse S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Squall S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Three Easy Pieces S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Victim of Love S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	1,070 ft	326 m
GPS:	43.80417, -71.84094 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Up and to the right of the Darth Vader Crag, there is another small cliff with a remarkable variety for its size. no 2 routes of the same grade. This and the shade of tall trees makes this a popular area for beginners and groups of climbers of different levels of ability. Routes range from vertical 5.4 to steep 5.11, and all of them are worth doing though none are truly classic.

This used to be a place to escape the crowds of the Meadows and 5.8 Crag, but the secret got out and it can be quite crowded on a busy day.

The rock quality on many of the moderate routes is not classic Rumney schist, you will find it smoother and easier on the hands.

Getting There

At the Darth Vadar junction, take a right toward Bonsai and a quick left following the trail as it bends around above Darth Vadar proper. The trail drops you right in the center of the crag. The harder climbs are to your left, easier on right.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Darth Vader

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 250 ● Frosted Flakes Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 174 ● Squall Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 217 ● Three Easy Pieces Sport