Patterson Left Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 5,787 ft |
GPS: | 36.928, -119.095 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Brian Prince on May 15, 2018 · Updates |
Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer suchoski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
As far as when to climb... the cliff faces southwest and is at a low elevation, meaning it can get hot. Unfortunately, Ross Crossing Road is closed generally from mid-December to May 1st. Dave Nettle proposed that the climbing is reasonable at Patterson if the temps in Fresno don't go too high above 90. This means the climbing season is basically May, October, and November. Maybe more depending on weather, Ross Crossing, and/or your heat tolerance.
Getting There
Drive to the town of Shaver Lake on highway 168. As for Courtright and Wishon Reservoir, turn right on Dinkey Creek Road and drive 12 miles almost to its end (you'll pass the intersection with the other side of Ross Crossing Road, but it's better to continue). Take a right on Mckinley Grove Road and drive 9 miles.
Take a right on Ross Crossing road (signed; GPS 36.932097, -119.092608) and drive a little over 10 miles. Be on the lookout for a spur road off to the left that is easy to miss. There's a few in the area so it can be confusing. If you go 11 miles, turn around and go back. Drive a few hundred yards and you're on top of the bluff and can look down at Balch Camp. An incredible camp spot (GPS 36.930742, -119.095096). Ross Crossing Road is semi paved and is doable in 2wd low clearance if you go slow.
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