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Monkeyface Falls Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Monkeyface Falls

Monkeyface Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 80 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 80

Monkey Face 0 / 12 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 12

Alcove, The 0 / 28 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 28

Dream Zone 0 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 7

Dog House Ledge 0 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

Rivendell Ledge, The 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Cascade Wall 0 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

Secret Passage, The 0 / 39 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 39

Neverender Wall 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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Elevation:	4,589 ft	1,399 m
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Access Issue: Road Closure in Effect Details

SR 38
[IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
Is closed from 0.2 mi east of Angelus Oaks /at Mill Creek Rd/ to 4.6 mi east of Angelus Oaks /at Hill Ranch Rd/ (San Bernardino Co) - Due to mudslide - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route

Description

A beautiful slot canyon nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains. Waterfalls scattered all throughout and plenty of trees for shade makes this a summer sport crag destination. The area hosts climbs on both sides of the canyon and climbing is great all year round. Access to the areas deeper in the canyon will involve a little class 4 scrambling but will be well worth it.

An accurate depiction of the weather would be to look up the city of Mentone and decrease the temperature between 3-5 degrees.
If going to The Dog House Ledge or The Secret Passage please read the info on how to approach these locations.
Please know basic rappelling techniques!!!!!!!!

Getting There

Take Highway 38 and just before the sharp bend that takes you to Frustration Creek continue straight onto Valley of the Falls Drive; a 1/4 mile further there is a dirt pull off on the right side of the road.

Back track a little and cross the road to access the approach trail.

A 5 minute hike leads to a talus field. Delicately navigate through until you reach the base of the canyon.

If you don't stop and stare at the highly developed bouldering (Monkey Balls) along the way it should take you about 15 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Monkeyface Falls

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

V3 6A 15 ● Get Lifted Boulder Monkeyface Boul… > Monkey Ball 2
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 22 ● Wall Worm Sport Monkey Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 31 ● Monkey Face Sport Monkey Face
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 41 ● Negative Reinforcement Sport Secret Passage
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 20 ● Road to Mordor Sport Secret Passage
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 13 ● Dark Ritual Sport Monkey Face
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 41 ● Positive Reinforcement Sport Secret Passage
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 13 ● The Fellowship of the Mountain Sport 4 pitches Alcove > Alcove Right
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 13 ● Path to Exile Sport Secret Passage
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 21 ● Diving Falcon Sport Secret Passage
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 19 ● Baja Blast Sport Secret Passage
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 19 ● Force of Will Sport Monkey Face
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Age of Reason Sport Alcove > Alcove Left
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 18 ● Battle of Wits Sport Secret Passage
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 19 ● Dr. Wiley's Castle Sport Alcove > Alcove Left