California · Rock climbing · Weldon

Bald Eagle Peak

Bald Eagle Peak in California has 5 climbing routes across 5 grades, offering sport and trad options.

5 routes
5.9 – 5.11a
Sport · Trad

Is Bald Eagle Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Bald Eagle Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bald Eagle Peak is a climbing area in California's Sequoia National Forest, within the Kern River Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. Five climbing routes have been established here, with three sport routes and two trad routes, and the grades range from 5.9 to 5.11a. The routes include sport routes Little Wing (5.9) and Welcome to Bald Eagle Peak (5.11a), and trad routes Dessert Eagle (5.10b) and Electric Puppy Machine (5.10d). Russell In The Wind (5.10a) is another sport route in the mix. Nearby options include Clear Creek, a hike about 2 miles away, and Clear Creek Trail at about 2.4 miles. For camping, Hobo Campground and Sandy Flat are each roughly 3.5 miles off.

Routes (5)

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