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The Alcove
California
> Sierra Eastside
> Mammoth Lakes Area
> Sherwin Plateau
> Alcove Area
Description
This impressive rock feature hosts a number of good problems, on good pocketed tuff. The pockets are generally large and sharp.
The alcove is formed by a wave like piece of rock which is vertical at the bottom, but overhanging at its top. As you reach the top of a number of the problems you have the distinct feeling of the wave wanting to crash over the top of your head.
Getting There
From the parking lot, walk east down a faint trail along a sandy wash. The wall is soon seen.