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The Gunks Bouldering

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Areas in The Gunks

Arete Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Green Meanies 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Second Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Steel Fingers 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Elevation:	8,679 ft
GPS:	37.88114, -119.39905 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Tavis Ricksecker on Feb 2, 2012
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Description

Atypical granite bouldering on a small cliffband and several freestanding boulders. The rock here is very steep and blocky, reminiscent of the quartzite of the more famous Gunks of New York. Many horizontal slashes and crack features make this spot a welcome change from the slabs and knobs so prevalent in Tuolumne. Bright green lichen adorns many of the problems. This area is shady most of the day, making it a good choice in midsummer.

Getting There

2.6 miles west of the Tuolumne Store, park at a small pullout on the south side of the highway. Follow the trail which goes up the hill, look for the cliffband up and to your right.

7 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Gunks

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

V2 5+ 15 ● Pumpmaster Traverse Boulder Green Meanies
V4 6B 22 ● The Arete Boulder Arete Boulder
V5 6C 44 ● Cellulite Eliminator Stand Start Boulder Steel Fingers
V7 7A+ 37 ● Cellulite Eliminator Boulder Steel Fingers
V8 7B 10 ● Mean Green Boulder Green Meanies
V8 7B 4 ● Steelfingers Traverse Boulder Steel Fingers