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Elevation: 4,269 ft 1,301 m
GPS: 33.9898, -116.16329
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On the upper north and northwest aspects of Cap Rock are a handful of climbs. The northeastern (left) routes (like Lil Squirt) are best approached by scrambling up from the vicinity of the Beaver Boulder. The rightmost (western) routes (like Circus) can also be approached from the main Cap Rock parking lot. From the parking lot, follow the base of the cliff around left toward the road intersection, then ascend boulders to reach the routes in this area.

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The northeastern (left) routes (like Lil Squirt) are best approached by scrambling up from the vicinity of the Beaver Boulder. The rightmost (western) routes (like Circus) can also be approached from the main Cap Rock parking lot. From the parking lot, follow the base of the cliff around left toward the road intersection, then ascend boulders to reach the routes in this area.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cap Rock Upper North Face

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
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Circus
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Circus, Circus
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5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 12
The Ayatollah
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Circus
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5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Trad
Circus, Circus
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
The Ayatollah
 12
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
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