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The Hobo Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Hobo Crag

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	Box Car Willie T,TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Box Car Willie Variation T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	New Orleans T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Spider Hole S,TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	5,814 ft
GPS:	39.32611, -120.57861 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	2,700 total · 62/month
Shared By:	BC Willard on Nov 12, 2019
Admins:	Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Ky Bishop, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

Access Issue: Open, with restrictions. Please read and follow the instructions in the details Details

Southern Pacific Railroad owns the 200 feet of land on either side of the railroad. Do not drive or park vehicles near the railroad. Do not block the road which accesses the railroad. Park cars either on the dirt road near the gate at the end of Eagle Lakes Rd (do not block the gate or road). If this is full, park further down on Eagle lakes Rd. DO NOT WALK IN THE RAILROAD TUNNEL, walk on adjacent road.

Description

The Hobo Crag is a rarely visited cliff face adjacent to a Southern Pacific Railroad line. The main cliff face is around 30-40 feet tall. Don't let the smaller height fool you, the slightly overhanging granite wall hosts some challenging and physical climbs worthy of a visit. The routes are a mix of face climbing and crack climbing with most being traditionally protected although all routes are also toprope accessible if you hike up the left side of the wall.

Getting There

Take I-80 to the Eagle Lakes Rd exit. Turn (right if heading east, left if heading west). Follow Eagle Lakes Road until it becomes a broken dirt road. Park near the gate but do not block the gate or the road which continues uphill. Driving further uphill and parking near the railroad tracks would likely result in your vehicle being towed and access issues for the climbing community. Once parked. Walk up the hill until you reach the railroad tracks. follow the road along the railroad tracks (in the I-80 westbound direction) until you reach the tunnel. GO AROUND THE TUNNEL and continue along the road until you reach a metal tower that spans the tracks. The main cliff face is up the hill on the left of the tracks. You will know you are at the right cliff by the cave at its bottom.