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The Alcove Rock Climbing

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Areas in The Alcove

Alcove Left, The 0 / 17 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 17

Alcove Right, The 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	4,713 ft	1,437 m
GPS:	34.09758, -116.95591 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

This beautiful alcove showcases a large waterfall that flows year around. The waterfall splits the climbing into two sections (Left side and right side).

The left side gets morning sun and typically gets shade by 1pm. During the spring/summer the trees provide a great deal of shade and climbing can be had even in the hottest of months on the left side.

The right side has early morning shade but after 11 expect to be in the sun for the remainder of the day.

This area host a wide array of climbing grades from 5.2 up to 5.13.

Getting There

Trend to the right as you navigate through the talus field. Once you exit the talus field you'll find yourself at the entrance to the alcove.

Easily recognizable due to the large waterfall that splits the canyon in half.

23 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Alcove

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 41 ● Tasting Colors Sport Alcove Left
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 21 ● Silent Voice Sport Alcove Left
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 31 ● Albatraoz Sport Alcove Left
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Webbie Too Sport Alcove Right
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● The Fellowship of the Mountain Sport 4 pitches Alcove Right
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 25 ● Strict Machine Sport Alcove Left
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 27 ● Ouroboros Sport Alcove Left
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 6 ● Age of Reason Sport Alcove Left
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 19 ● Goodness Gracious (Great Falls o… Sport Alcove Left
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 7 ● Mary Jane Shoes Sport Alcove Left
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 16 ● Dr. Wiley's Castle Sport Alcove Left
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 7 ● Undercover Villain Sport Alcove Left
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 4 ● The Last Suspects Sport Alcove Left
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 11 ● Taking Candy From a Baby Sport Alcove Left
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 7 ● Dried Tears Sport Alcove Left