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Monkey Face

5.10a, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.7 from 29 votes
FA: Louie Anderson 2020
California > San Bernardino… > Highway 38 Crags > Monkeyface Falls > Monkey Face
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Description

Some intro climbing that gradually gets steeper and steeper. Fantastic climbing using side-pulls, crimps, and some tricky footwork will lead you up the middle of the wall.

This route starts just to the right of the drainage slot about 8 feet to the right of Heat Seeker

Location

Center most route on the wall. Easily spotted due to the rock being noticeable darker near the top of the route.

Protection

11 bolts

Anchor: Carabiner lower offs

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Monkey Face topo
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A: Wall Worm
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B: Grabsnatcher
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C: Eigengrau
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D:  Heat Seeker
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E: Force of Will
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F: Lead the Stampede
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G: Monkey Face
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H: Dark Ritual
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I: Ladder to the Sun
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J: Slide to the Moon
[Hide Photo] Monkey Face topo A: Wall Worm B: Grabsnatcher C: Eigengrau D: Heat Seeker E: Force of Will F: Lead the Stampede G: Monkey Face H: Dark Ritual I: Ladder to the Sun J: Slide to the Moon
Max Garver on Monkey Face.  Photo joseph Guzman
[Hide Photo] Max Garver on Monkey Face. Photo joseph Guzman
Joseph Guzman with the flash on Monkey Face 5.10c
[Hide Photo] Joseph Guzman with the flash on Monkey Face 5.10c
JD Nguyen on her on-sight of Monkey Face
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John Achenbach
Los Angeles, CA
[Hide Comment] Terrific route. Crimp and side-pull heaven. Stellar rock. Wish the feet weren't so slick in spots. Stiff for a SoCal sport 10a. Jan 1, 2025