Hermit Spires
Hermit Spires is a climbing crag in California with 7 routes.
- 7 routes
- 5.8 – 5.11+
- Trad · Sport
Is Hermit Spires open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Hermit Spires, 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.
Hermit Spires is a climbing area in the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It is a traditional climbing destination, with seven routes spread across the spires, and the climbing is mostly on the trad side, though one route, Shoulder Hopper, is sport. The routes here range from about 5.8 to 5.11+, with the median grade around 5.10a. South Face, a 5.8, and Pondo Pete, a 5.10a, are among the more approachable options. The hardest is an unnamed upper west face slab climb at 5.11+. Several other places sit close by. Lewis Camp and Deer are hikes about a mile away, and Quaking Aspen campground is 1.8 miles off. The Needles, another climbing area, lies about 4 miles away.
Routes (7)
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