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First Cliff, Right Tower

First Cliff, Right Tower in California has 5 trad routes on 5 difficulty grades.

5 routes
5.9 – 5.11b
Trad

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First Cliff, Right Tower is a climbing area in the John Muir Wilderness, within the White Mountain Ranger District of Inyo National Forest in California. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits among several other climbing and hiking destinations, including First Cliff and Orange Pillar, both about 0.1 mile away. The routes here are all trad, with grades ranging from 5.9 to 5.11b. Five routes are listed, including Dirty Girl at 5.9, Whatsherface at 5.10a and 500 Dollars Worth at 5.11b. The first ascent of Whatsherface was made by Franosch, Oswich and Sorenson. Hilton Lakes and the Hilton Lakes Trail are both within about half a mile, and Rock Creek Lake Group Campground is about 0.7 mile away. Rock Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2.1 miles off.

Routes (5)

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