Elevation: 9,028 ft
GPS: 37.60307, -119.01094
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Description

The Lake George Recreation Area trailhead gives access to some of the best climbing in the Lakes Basin. Dike Wall and Horseshoe Piles have a great collection of single pitch sport climbs in the 5.8-5.12 range while Crystal Crag has climbs ranging from short sport routes to multi-pitch alpine excursions. In addition there are a number of newer sport areas that will keep you busy for some time.

All the climbs share quality granite with amazing views looking down on to the various lakes in the basin. The crags are easily accessed with approaches ranging from 20-50 minutes. Many of the crags have a northern aspect making them refreshing on hot summer days, but there are a few walls that face east for the cooler autumnal days.

Note, this area is popular in the summer and hence an early, or late, start is required if you want to find parking at the trailhead. If the parking area is full there are normally options along the side of the approaching road.

Getting There

From the town of Mammoth Lakes head south west along Lake Mary Road. As the road winds up into the lakes basin look for a left turn at Pokonobe Marina. Follow this left turn through a campground and over a bridge. After crossing the bridge take a right and continue to the trailhead parking.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lake George

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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 230
● North Arête
Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
Crystal Crag > N Arete
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 103
● North Arete (Left Start Variation)
Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
Crystal Crag > N Arete
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 51
● Macallan
Sport, Alpine
Crystal Crag > Highlands Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 170
● Cromagnon
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > E Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 59
● Springbank
Sport, Alpine
Crystal Crag > Highlands Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 64
● Black Dihedral
Trad, Alpine
Dike Wall > E Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 62
● Mongoloid
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > N Face
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 42
● Reallyfivenineplus
Sport, Alpine
Horseshoe Piles > Spring Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 55
● Double Ender
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > N Face
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 100
● Black Lassie
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > E Face
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 46
● D.D.D.
Sport, Alpine
Horseshoe Piles > Spring Wall
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 43
● Quick Lick
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > N Face
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 71
● Black Leather
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > N Face
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 46
● Antibro
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > E Face
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 30
● Strap-On Tools
Sport, Alpine
Dike Wall > N Face
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● North Arête Crystal Crag > N Arete
 230
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
● North Arete (Left Start Var… Crystal Crag > N Arete
 103
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
● Macallan Crystal Crag > Highlands Wall
 51
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport, Alpine
● Cromagnon Dike Wall > E Face
 170
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, Alpine
● Springbank Crystal Crag > Highlands Wall
 59
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, Alpine
● Black Dihedral Dike Wall > E Face
 64
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine
● Mongoloid Dike Wall > N Face
 62
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport, Alpine
● Reallyfivenineplus Horseshoe Piles > Spring Wall
 42
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport, Alpine
● Double Ender Dike Wall > N Face
 55
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport, Alpine
● Black Lassie Dike Wall > E Face
 100
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport, Alpine
● D.D.D. Horseshoe Piles > Spring Wall
 46
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, Alpine
● Quick Lick Dike Wall > N Face
 43
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, Alpine
● Black Leather Dike Wall > N Face
 71
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, Alpine
● Antibro Dike Wall > E Face
 46
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, Alpine
● Strap-On Tools Dike Wall > N Face
 30
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport, Alpine
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