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Hamilton Lakes and Valhalla Rock Climbing

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Areas in Hamilton Lakes and Valhalla

Angel Wings 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 7 / 7

Cherubim Dome 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3

Eagle Scout Peak 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 2

Hamilton Dome 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 3

Serpent's Tooth, The 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1

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Elevation:	8,305 ft	2,531 m
GPS:	36.56305, -118.57906 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	jediah porter on Sep 12, 2014
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Access Issue: Always check SEKI road conditions and peregrine closures Details

The SeKi Rock Climbing website nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/… has current closures as well as other climbing information for visitors.

Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.

As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.

Description

Adventure rock climbing, deep in the Sierra wilderness.

Getting There

Walk the High Sierra trail from Crescent Meadow to the valley. About 17 miles.

16 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Hamilton Lakes and Valhalla

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R 4 ● Dark Angels Have More Fun Trad, Alpine 10 pitches Cherubim Dome
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 15 ● The Subliminal Verses Trad, Alpine 10 pitches Hamilton Dome
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R 7 ● What Dreams May Come Trad, Alpine 9 pitches Cherubim Dome
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 20 ● Valkyrie Trad, Alpine 17 pitches Angel Wings
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 9 ● South Arete Direct Trad, Alpine 12 pitches Angel Wings