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Whitney Cave Rock Climbing

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Areas in Whitney Cave

Aquarium Dome 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Capricorn Wall, The 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Pu Pu Platter 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Whitney Cave Back Side 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	4,551 ft	1,387 m
GPS:	36.5818, -118.10375 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Whitney Cave is at the southern end of Alabama Hills. The formations are mostly north facing and contain climbs that ascend steep plated faces. The Capricorn Wall is to the west of Whitney Cave. Pu Pu Platter is reached via the corridor to the east of the cave.
Whitney Cave was a local party hangout as evidenced by the fire rings and smoke charred rocks of the cave.

Getting There

Approach as for the Candy Store or Earthday Dome. Drive through the cattle gate and continue on the road to the southeast to the parking area at the road's end. Be sure to close the gate behind you. This will keep things friendly with the local rancher.

13 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Whitney Cave

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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 25 ● Wounded Knee Sport Capricorn Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 8 ● Precious Auntie Sport Pu Pu Platter
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 24 ● Capricorn Sport Capricorn Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 18 ● Dec. 29 Sport Capricorn Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 6 ● Why You Call Me Alltime and Make… Sport Pu Pu Platter
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 14 ● Happy Cappys Sport Capricorn Wall