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New Directions Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 3,247 ft | 990 m |
| GPS: |
35.8212, -118.4575 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Ryan Nevius on Dec 22, 2011 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Cory B, Matthew Fienup, Muscrat, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
New Directions consists of seven, and counting, relatively compact climbing areas: Parking Lot Rock, The Globule, Middle Cliff, Heart Rock, Rusty Nail, Nowhere Man, The Asylum, and The Morgue. All areas can be seen from the road as you approach.The areas are located about a half mile north of Kernville Rock (Kern Slabs). For great pictures, history, route beta and etc, get the local guide here:
kernvalleyclimbs.com/
The climbing is substantially steep slab, with old school ratings. Clean rock, good sun exposure for late fall, winter and early spring. Can be HOT in summer. Kern River is 3 minute hike from the parking area.
kernvalleyclimbs.com/
The climbing is substantially steep slab, with old school ratings. Clean rock, good sun exposure for late fall, winter and early spring. Can be HOT in summer. Kern River is 3 minute hike from the parking area.
Getting There
~5 miles from Kernville on the Mountain Hwy 99 you'll pass Camp 3. Approximately 1/2 mile past Camp 3 sign you'll see a small sign on your right "Chico Flats". Park here.
There are currently two established trails used to access the different areas. Just south of the small parking area on the east side of the road is one trail going straight up the hill and leading to Parking Lot Rock and Middle Cliff. The other trail is just around the large boulder parallel to the road and it is used to access the rest of the areas areas.
There are currently two established trails used to access the different areas. Just south of the small parking area on the east side of the road is one trail going straight up the hill and leading to Parking Lot Rock and Middle Cliff. The other trail is just around the large boulder parallel to the road and it is used to access the rest of the areas areas.
Classic Climbing Routes at New Directions
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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