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Inner Sanctum Rock Climbing

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Routes in Inner Sanctum

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	Covid (Seriously Though) S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Deep State S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Inner Mingler S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Inner Reaches S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Viral S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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Elevation:	5,562 ft	1,695 m
GPS:	37.52122, -118.57305 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!! Details

Due to liability concerns, bridges are being removed in the Owens River Gorge at the request of LADWP. The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund are currently in negotiations with LADWP to get this issue resolved. In the meantime, please continue to be good land stewards by respecting these bridge closures and finding alternate crossing points until this issue is resolved.

1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.

Description

A sunny south facing wall just outside the Narrows

Getting There

Approach this area from the Central or North parking areas as it is about midway between the 2. From the Central Gorge parking it is located on the east side of the canyon just before entering the Narrows.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Inner Sanctum

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

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 7 ● Inner Reaches Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Inner Mingler Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 6 ● Covid (Seriously Though) Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 4 ● Viral Sport