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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 Thing S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	6,013 ft
GPS:	38.788, -120.244 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Road Closure - Caldor Fire and Dirt road winter closures Details

While climbing is open, Wrights Lake Road is within the Caldor Fire closure: fs.usda.gov/eldorado/. Plan to approach from Hwy 50. In addition, Eldorado National Forest closes dirt roads during wet conditions between November and May. The main office number 530-622-5061 might help you get current conditions, which aren't always updated on the website. fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado… When the road is closed, simply park on a pullout of Wrights Lake Road and walk the extra mile.

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 34 ● The Bowling Ball Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 39 ● Blue Note Sport, TR
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 17 ● My Favorite Thing Sport