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Mount Starr King Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Mount Starr King

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	East Face T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Southeast Face T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	West Face T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	9,070 ft	2,765 m
GPS:	37.7027, -119.51766 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Justin Johnsen on Sep 25, 2023
Admins:	Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Getting There

A network of pack trails lead from trailheads along Glacier Point Road to the vicinity of Starr King. Once in sight, it's hard to lose.

Summitpost and a discussion on Supertopo helped my party get there.

Description

A set of three granite domes visually dominating most of the canyon of the Illilouette. The northern dome is the tallest, and is where climbing routes have been established. Lines climb Starr King from all directions, so one can choose somewhat based on weather and time of day. The California Geological Survey called Starr King and Half Dome unclimbable in the late nineteenth century, and both were climbed for the first time shortly after.