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The Onion Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Onion

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	Chips and Salsa S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Mob Rules S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Onion Breath S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Walla Walla S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	3,800 ft	1,158 m
GPS:	34.56099, -117.12089 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Reed Ames on Nov 16, 2013
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Description

Big west facing slab that is connected to fairview dome. Steep at the start with the angle tapering towards to top. Routes are between 50 and 90 feet. Plenty of boulders below this formation.

Getting There

Hike up the canyon trail and before getting to the hoodie, cut right and head uphill. Can also be accessed from the middle earth area, just head down the canyon and it will eventuall appear on your right.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Onion

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 5 ● Onion Breath Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Chips and Salsa Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Walla Walla Sport