Crystal Springs Canyon
Markleeville, California
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No verdict for this crag
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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At a glance
Routes (4)
Storm Trooper Buttress(1)
Strangler Cliff(3)
Here's your day at the crag, mapped
Crystal Springs Canyon
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Photos
Directions & GPX
About this crag
Crystal Springs Canyon is a climbing area in California with 4 routes. It features trad climbing and 4 distinct difficulty grades.
Facts about this crag
Where it is
- Carson Ranger District · Ranger district
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Carson Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
caution · posted Oct 5, 2026
Over-Snow Vehicle Closure (Carson Ranger District)
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and Use Restrictions (Carson Ranger District)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Dog Leash Requirements During Livestock Grazing (Carson Ranger District)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Carson Ranger District
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Power line construction along SR 88, Alpine County, California (Carson Ranger District)
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restricted Use Mokelumne Wilderness Area (Carson Ranger District)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Emergency Recreation Shooting Order (Carson Ranger District)
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Hawk Fire Closure (Carson Ranger District)
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Steeple, TheRock climbing0.1 mi
- Wood Cutters WallRock climbing0.1 mi
- 4-Second Climbing TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Crystal Springs CampgroundCamping0.2 mi
- HorsethiefHiking2.2 mi
- Kit Carson CampgroundCamping2.7 mi
- West Fork Carson RiverCanoeing3.3 mi
- Upper Truckee RiverCanoeing9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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