California · Rock climbing · Bridgeport

Nightcrawlers

Alpine line near the top of The Juggernaut's grade range.

5.11+
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is Nightcrawlers open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Nightcrawlers, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of nine routes catalogued at The Juggernaut, this climb sits near the top of the grade range established at the crag. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

Photo of the crag

The Juggernaut — the crag this route is on
The Juggernaut, California — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Kurt Minard, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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