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The Sunhouse Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in The Sunhouse

Lower Sunhouse 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Upper Sunhouse 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

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Elevation:	8,501 ft	2,591 m
GPS:	36.29823, -115.61284 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Luke EF on Apr 24, 2022
Admins:	Luke EF, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Partial closure due to flood damage Details

Severe flood damage in August of 2023 has caused closures on parts of the mountain.

Latest update as of May 2025:
fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-to…

~* Open / Accessible *~
ROUTE 158 CRAGS
All Open (Starter Crag, Robbers Roost, Glasshouse, etc.)

CATHEDRAL ROCK AREA / SOUTH LOOP
The Dark Tower
Palantine Wall
Chert Locker
The Chapel
Sonar Wall
The Belltower
Sound Garden
Walden
Weakness Wall
Cathedral Rock N Face

BLUE SKY BLUFF / PIRATES COVE
Open

THE HOOD / THE BALCONY
Access from N Loop Trail only

!!! Closed !!!
MARY JANE AREA
Imagination Wall
Fast Food Crag
Universal Wall
Mary Jane Cliff
White Pine Cliff
Yellow Pine Cliff
Walla Walla Wash
Nueva Esperanza

Description

This area describes the southeast-facing cliff band on the opposite side of the canyon of the Glasshouse and the Observatory. The walls are broken into two distinct areas which both receive lots of morning sun, making them a good choice for cold mornings or warm evenings. See the sub-areas for details.

Getting There

Park at the Robber's Roost Trailhead parking. Cross the street and approach as for the Robber's Roost. At the elbow of the first major switchback of the Robber's Roost trail, take a left onto a smaller but well defined trail which continues south and west. Follow this trail until you are deposited into a small gully. Go straight up this gully for a while until there is an option to split left (south) onto another trail. Watch for cairns here, as the trail can be hard to find, especially if there is snow on the ground. This trail will lead up to the cliff base and the first routes at the lower tier of the Sunhouse.

The hike is short but strenuous, covering some looser terrain and gaining 900 feet of elevation in just a half-mile from the parking. ~30-40 minutes depending on pace and trail-finding abilities. Add another 15 minutes if heading up to the upper tier.