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Sherman Pass

Sherman Pass in California has 3 trad climbing routes.

3 routes
5.10a – 5.11d
Trad

Is Sherman Pass open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Sherman Pass, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Sherman Pass is a climbing area in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the Kern River Ranger District, about 1.1 miles from the Rincon Trail and 1.8 miles from the Kern River Upper hike. The area has three trad routes, all rated between 5.10a and 5.11d. Skyline Arete and Song Of The Sun are both 5.10a, and Layback and Relax is 5.11d. The climbing is all trad, so expect to bring your own gear. Nearby, the Kern River Upper and Rincon Trail offer hiking within about 2 miles. Brush Creek and Limestone campgrounds are each about 2.8 miles away.

Routes (3)

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