Lightning Cracks

North Fork, California

California

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  • Inside Sierra National Forest

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5.10a (Yosemite Decimal)
Trad
FA: Doe, Slater, Whitaker 1-2012 GU (ground up)

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About this route

One of nine routes catalogued at Milky Way Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.8 to 5.10d.

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