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Leftover Ledges Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	4,860 ft	1,481 m
GPS:	39.32778, -120.64619 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jason Gates on Nov 4, 2024
Admins:	Ky Bishop, Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: No overnight camping on PG&E property Details

Noticed several tents while walking into the emeralds climbing area this last weekend ( 5/20/17 ). PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) has posted several signs at the gate and other areas that state camping is NOT allowed. Please respect this so that access does not become an issue! Thanks in advance, Colby W.

Description

Looking 100 ft left of the far end of the Fast Food Wall is a two-tier rock formation that gets sun for most of the afternoon. The formation is characterized by lots of corners, ledges, and more or less junky looking rock. There is a ledge through the cliff about 70' up. The summit has nice views and affords an easy walk-off. There is probably no one ever out on this, so you will have this all to yourself and probably an FA depending on the abundance of lichen and dirt you come across. Pleasant on a winter day when sun hits around noon time. Be mindful of loose rock.

Getting There

Walk along the main path from Fast Food Wall. From the sunny ridge, looking at the first good glance of the cliff band, walk down through bay trees and talus to the start of your climb. There is a possibility to take the decent trail up to the second tier and start up from there.

Decent: Walk off the summit via skier's-right along exposed and clean rock for a couple hundred feet until you start a quick bush whack. Turn left and find a casual stepped ramp back to the base.