East End

East End is a climbing area on Bureau of Land Management land within the Bishop Field Office in California, about 13 miles from Independence. The surrounding Bishop Field Office is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and the closest neighbors are other climbing areas: Gettin' Western Corridor, Lost Eye to the Moon and Zoo Wall all sit about 0.1 mile away. The area's climbing is sport and trad, with sport routes making up most of the 12 routes. The YDS grades run from 5.7 to 5.10d, so the area suits climbers looking for a range of styles and grades. Rider of the Frontier (5.7 sport) and Lawless Riders (5.8 trad) are two of the listed routes. The hardest route is Glass Bead Game at 5.10d. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Independence weather station, which sits about 766 feet below the climbing area, run from highs in the upper 70s in April to the low 80s in October, while July and August average around 100 degrees. For a hike, Arch Loop Trail is about 0.4 mile away and Alabama Hills Trail is about 1.2 miles away. Tuttle Creek Campground and Lone Pine are both within about 3 miles for an overnight stay.