Fish Creek Rock
Fish Creek Rock in California has 14 climbing routes spanning 10 grades.
- 14 routes
- 5.6 – 5.11b
- Sport · Trad
Is Fish Creek Rock open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Fish Creek Rock, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Fire Restrictions - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-00-26-07 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Fish Creek Rock is a climbing area in California's Sequoia National Forest, within the Kern River Ranger District. It sits about 14 miles from the community of Talus, on land managed by the Forest Service. The area has 14 climbing routes, 12 of which are sport routes and two are trad. The grades range from 5.6 to 5.11, with a median of 5.10a. Among the routes are 3G's, a trad climb at 5.6, and Go Fish, a sport route at 5.11. El Pescador, a sport route at 5.10b/c, and Green New Deal, at 5.10c, are also listed. The closest places to base a trip are Troy Meadow Campground and Fish Creek Campground, both about half a mile away. The Fish and Troy Connector Trail starts about 0.6 miles off. Paddlers can reach the South Fork Kern River roughly 2.6 miles away.
Routes (14)
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