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Flagpole East Side Rock Climbing

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Areas in Flagpole East Side

Lower East Side 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Upper East Side 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

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Elevation:	7,441 ft	2,268 m
GPS:	38.84483, -120.05154 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Single and multi-pitch granite slab sport climbing on the eastern flank of Flagpole Peak. Very well protected routes, bolts are five or so feet apart. The crag is south-east facing and gets morning sun. Late afternoon shade. The bolts are gray and can be hard to see.

Route and Approach Guide

Getting There

Start at echo lake PCT trailhead heading north. Walk for 10 minutes until you can see Flagpole Peak. Once you can see the saddle head up the low-angle slabs. Head down the other side towards the large boulders. Once you drop below the boulders, start traversing the hillside while still dropping down the hillside. You'll be able to see the crag at this point. There is a faint trail from the large boulders to the crag.

Approach to Lower East Side is approximately 1.1 miles and 340 ft. of elevation gain.

Full approach and climb beta can be found here: Approach Beta

10 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Flagpole East Side

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Betsy Ross Sport 2 pitches Upper E Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Halyard Sport Lower E Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 7 ● Stand for the Pledge Sport 3 pitches Lower E Side
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 8 ● Stars and Stripes Sport 2 pitches Lower E Side
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 5 ● Pole Dancer Sport 3 pitches Lower E Side
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 6 ● 21 Pair of Underwear Sport Lower E Side