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The Underground Chasm Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Underground Chasm

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Eternal King S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	5,259 ft
GPS:	34.06016, -116.1048 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Josh Janes on Dec 3, 2013
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Access Issue: This area has a checkered history of climber impact. Details

Please make an effort to keep this area pristine and undisturbed. Pack out all your trash. Dispose of human waste properly (consider packing it out). Don't modify the natural environment. Brush off your chalk.

Description

The Underground Chasm is a narrow corridor that splits lower Walt's Rocks. The routes in the corridor are bolt protected, vertical to slightly overhanging, and ascend generally good, highly featured rock. The rock here has a heavy patina which makes it highly climbable, though in places that patina is exfoliating. Shade and sun varies depending on the time of year.

Getting There

Scramble around to the left of Lower Walt's Rocks to the mouth of the Chasm. The arete of Survivor guards the entrance. It is possible to scramble up out of the back of the Chasm via a low fifth class chimney.