California · Rock climbing · North Fork

East Ridge

The hardest route at Bedayan Minaret, an alpine climb with no fixed protection.

5.10a
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

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This route represents the hardest climb catalogued at Bedayan Minaret within the Ritter & Minarets area, where six routes span from 5.6 to 5.10a. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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