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The Blocks Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Blocks

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	Blue Note S,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Bowling Ball, The S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	French Letter S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	My Favorite Things S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	6,013 ft	1,833 m
GPS:	38.7879, -120.2437 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Robert Mooring on Oct 25, 2008
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Description

4 short clip ups with a nice sheltered ground area. Fun, balance intensive climbing.

Getting There

Just prior to middle spire on the hike in, turn left a short ways down. The Bowling Ball is visible first.

4 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Blocks

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

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 39 ● The Bowling Ball Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 42 ● Blue Note Sport, TR
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 19 ● My Favorite Things Sport