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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

Roof Rock 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

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

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

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Elevation:	8,679 ft	2,645 m
GPS:	37.88114, -119.39905 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Trail reroute due to 2022 road construction. 2.4 miles west of the Tuolumne Store, park at a long pullout on the north side of the highway at the top of the hill. Look for a carabiner post sign across the road, use the steppingstones to cross the gully and then follow cairns and logs to the Tuolumne to Tenaya trail. Go right, walk downhill for 3 minutes to the original Gunks approach.

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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+ 21 ● Pumpmaster Traverse Boulder Green Meanies
V4 6B 38 ● The Arete Boulder Arete Boulder
V5 6C 56 ● Cellulite Eliminator Stand Start Boulder Steel Fingers
V5 6C 4 ● Unnamed V5 Boulder Second Boulder
V7 7A+ 41 ● Cellulite Eliminator Boulder Steel Fingers
V8 7B 11 ● Mean Green Boulder Green Meanies
V8 7B 7 ● Steelfingers Traverse Boulder Steel Fingers