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Sidewinder Rock - West Face Rock Climbing
Routes in Sidewinder Rock - West Face
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Diamondback T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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Invisible Touch T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Jumping Jack Crack T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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King Pin T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Kingsnake T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Munchkinland T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Rattle and Hum T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Sidewinder T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Skinny Dip T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Skinny Pin T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a X |
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Venucian Fece T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
| Elevation: | 4,200 ft | 1,280 m |
| GPS: |
34.01865, -116.16611 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 23,434 total · 115/month | |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 27, 2009 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Guarding the mouth of Steve Canyon and facing The Orc Wall is this popular west-facing wall with a dozen or so crack and face climbs from 5.4 to 5.12b with half in the 5.10+ and under range. The normal descent is a 70 foot rappel from bolts atop King Pin .
Some of the better routes here include Skinny Pin (5.5 R), Skinny Dip (5.7 R), Sidewinder (5.10b), Diamondback (5.10c), Invisible Touch (5.10d) and Jumping Jack Crack (5.11a).
Getting There
Two approaches for getting to the mouth of Steve Canyon are as follows:
Approach from the large lot at Hidden Valley Campground walk along the west face of the Old Woman using a well-worn trail which leads directly to the mouth of Steve Canyon proper.
Park in one of several paved turnouts along Park Blvd. a short distance to the north of the turn into the Hidden Valley CG parking lot and follow a marked trail east to the mouth of Steve Canyon. The west face of Sidewinder Rock and it's distinctive slanting dike system is a good landmark.
Classic Climbing Routes at Sidewinder Rock - West Face
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