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Sunshine Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Sunshine Wall

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	Edgehog S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Faithful Friend S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Green Ivy S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Hedgehog S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Little Gem S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	New Beginnings S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sunshine Surprise S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Description

Sunshine wall is hidden in the trees on the west side of the lake and hosts a number of good quality moderate climbs. The wall is made up of a main slab approximately 100' high and a slightly shorter section which holds a couple of routes on the right.

All the routes are on excellent rock with a fine position.

As the name suggests the wall gets plenty of sunshine (at least until 2pm) so plan accordingly, depending on the time of year.

The stand out route of the wall is Little Gem, which climbs beautifully up the right side of the main slab.

With a very short approach (less than 10 minutes walk) and good rock this area will be popular.

Getting There

From the Horseshoe Lake parking area follow the path south along the western side of the lake. Cross over 4 footbridges (see picture below) and just when you cross a small stream (with no bridge) take a right up into the forest.

Follow the faint trail for about 30 yards until another stream crossing and then turn right and follow the stream up a steep slope for a few yards. At the top of the slope head up and leftwards towards the granite outcrop that you will now see through the tree.

Continue to the base of the tall slabby face.

The approach takes less then 10 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sunshine Wall

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 98 ● Little Gem Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 56 ● Hedgehog Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 41 ● Sunshine Surprise Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 42 ● Edgehog Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 58 ● Faithful Friend Sport