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The Bowling Ball Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Bowling Ball

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	Acid Rain S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Dark Sky S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Dragon's Breath S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Fearless Leader S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Little Wing S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Nihilist, The S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Right Wing S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,041 ft	1,232 m
GPS:	40.39774, -123.3332 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Bowling Ball is a separate formation from the main crag at Marble Caves, although clearly visible along the ridgeline to the northwest. Premium white, yellow, orange, and blue streaked limestone, and host to a number of fine routes, including Marble Caves' most difficult offerings.

Getting There

Follow the primary directions for Marble Caves; at the pasture, rather than heading left for the main wall, continue driving straight for ~5 minutes. Look for a small boulder on your left with a cairn on top, adjacent to a small pullout. The climbers trail is slightly vague, but generally head downhill and a little left for about 5 minutes, and you should come around the left side of the crag.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Bowling Ball

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

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 5 ● The Nihilist Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Acid Rain Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 10 ● Fearless Leader Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 8 ● Dragon's Breath Sport