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Elevation: 6,590 ft 2,009 m
GPS: 38.82562, -120.12312
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Shared By: Josh Lowy on Feb 16, 2018
Admins: Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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The large boulder along the trail 40 minutes from the parking lot.
Some of the lines on this boulder climb over water hazards; be prepared that your pads/landing may be wet.
Many more possible lines exist, unclimbed on the N side of the boulder. Pictures are shown describing suggested routes and projects.

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40 minutes from the parking lot along the Horsetail Falls trail. If you reach the falls you have gone 2-5 minutes too far.
N 38 49.547 W 120 07.394
Heading downhill back along the trail, the most convenient creek crossing for the Gemini Slabs and Cave is ~50 yards away.

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Carlo Traversi making the second ascent of Troubled Waters Traverse (V6)
Carlo Traversi making the second ascent of Trou…
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The double arete project on the W side of the Troubled Waters boulder.
The double arete project on the W side of the T…
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The N face of the Troubled Waters Boulder.
The N face of the Troubled Waters Boulder.
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The E side of the Troubled Waters boulder.
The E side of the Troubled Waters boulder.
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Taken at the Troubled Waters boulder looking downhill towards the approximate location of the creek crossing.
Taken at the Troubled Waters boulder looking do…
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The N side of the Troubled Waters boulder.
The N side of the Troubled Waters boulder.
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