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South Face Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in South Face

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	Blazing Saddles S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Bowling Alley (aka Regular Route) S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Cobbleitis S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Cobbles 101 S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Firewater S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Gutterball S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Project S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c X
	Pryoclastic S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Serial Driller S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	4,824 ft	1,470 m
GPS:	46.32649, -121.92364 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Access to Pinto Rock is OPEN!!! Mmmm cobbles... Details

Pinto Rock is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
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Description

The mulipitch climbs on this wall follow the ribs, gullies, and points that make up the South face. All belays are in relatively safe locations but these routes have seen very few ascents so expect rock fall and loose holds. Helmets are absolutely required. Just go for the biggest and best cobbles you can find and have fun! This aspect receives all day sun but the high elevation can mitigate warm temperatures.

Getting There

Easily observed from the parking lot and the shortest approach at Pinto. Simply walk up the obvious trail and make a left at the lowest toe of the formation. (1-5 minutes)