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Donner Memorial State Park Bouldering

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Donner Memorial State Park

Campsite #8 Boulder 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

China Cove 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Donner Lake South / Firepits 0 / 0 / 0 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

Split Rock Area 0 / 0 / 1 / 36 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 36

Elevation:	5,951 ft
GPS:	39.32428, -120.23292 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Carlos Garcia on Jul 15, 2013 · Updates
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Ky Bishop, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

Description

A quality area bouldering area just outside of Truckee, CA.

Tends to be high-ball. Bring your pads.

Getting There

Exit Donner Pass Road on I-80. At the 4-way stop, drive between the two gas stations. Drive 1/2 mile. Turn left into Donner Memorial State Park and park in the free public lot.

(The GPS for the state park page points to the standard dirtbag free parking described in climbing guides, but if you happen to be flush and want to support the state park with your use fees, drive straight in the front gate, and check the state park's website, < parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503>;, for current fees, hours and other info. During winter, car access to the campground will be closed anyway.)

Walk into Donner Memorial State Park. Cross the bridge and bear left at the first two forks, keeping the stream on your left and the campground on your right.

After a 5-minute walk you'll arrive at the intersection of four paved paths and see Split Rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Donner Memorial State Park

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

V-easy 3 9 ● "15 Unnamed" Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock East
V0 4 5 ● Unnamed/Unknown 4 Boulder Split Rock Area > Tic Tock Boulder
V1 5 5 ● "25 Unnamed" Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock West
V1 5 5 ● Unknown Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock West
V2 5+ 15 ● Split Decision Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock West
V3 6A 11 ● Shadow Dance Boulder Split Rock Area > Shadow Boulder
V3 6A 11 ● Unnamed V3 Boulder Split Rock Area > Shadow Boulder
V4 6B 17 ● Shadow Play (dyno) Boulder Split Rock Area > Shadow Boulder
V4 6B 18 ● Bear Hug Arete Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock East
V4+ 6B+ 6 ● Black and White Boulder Split Rock Area > Unknown Boulder 2
V5 6C 22 ● When Worlds Collide Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock West
V6 7A 5 ● Power Ballad Boulder Donner Lake S /… > Donner Lake #1
V7 7A+ 8 ● Hot Seat Boulder Donner Lake S /… > Donner Lake #1
V8 7B 3 ● Tik Tock Boulder Split Rock Area > Tic Tock Boulder
V8 7B 9 ● 3 Am at Denny's Boulder Split Rock Area > Split Rock East