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Elevation: 4,200 ft 1,280 m
GPS: 34.01661, -116.16072
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This area loosely covers the southern portion of Hidden Valley Campground (HVCG) and includes the various spots centered along Chimney Rock. Included in this area are a variety of problems from V-easy to V9 with the following notable problems: Upsidedown Pineapple (V1), Weenie Roast (V2), Copper Penny (V3 R) and Bittersweet (V9).

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Head east from the Day Use parking lot, passing the campsite with Caveman, and continue along a dirt road to where the paved entrance road to Hidden Valley Campground meets the dirt road you're on - this is just below the southeast corner of Chimney Rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at HVCG South

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V-easy 3 R
 4
● Phallus
Boulder
Campsite Grotto
V1+ 5
 31
● Upsidedown Pineapple
Boulder
Campsite Grotto
V2 5+
 11
● Twisted Sister
Boulder
Campsite Grotto
V2+ 5+
 17
● Weenie Roast
Boulder
Campfire Circle Boulder
V3+ 6A+
 11
● Crystal Arete
Boulder
Campfire Circle Boulder
V9 7C
 7
● Bittersweet
Boulder
Campsite Grotto
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Phallus Campsite Grotto
 4
V-easy 3 R Boulder
● Upsidedown Pineapple Campsite Grotto
 31
V1+ 5 Boulder
● Twisted Sister Campsite Grotto
 11
V2 5+ Boulder
● Weenie Roast Campfire Circle Boulder
 17
V2+ 5+ Boulder
● Crystal Arete Campfire Circle Boulder
 11
V3+ 6A+ Boulder
● Bittersweet Campsite Grotto
 7
V9 7C Boulder
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