California · Rock climbing · Shaver Lake

Sierra Eastside

Sierra Eastside in California has 5 climbing routes with bouldering pads, mixed, and trad styles.

5 routes
5.7 – 5.12b/c
Trad · Bouldering · Mixed

Is Sierra Eastside open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Sierra Eastside, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Sierra Eastside is a climbing area in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits inside designated wilderness, which sets it apart as a backcountry destination rather than a developed climbing park. The climbing here is a mix of trad and mixed routes, with a few boulders. Five routes are listed, and they range from about 5.7 to 5.12b/c on the YDS scale. Among them are Random Impulse at 5.7, Crackula at 5.11-, and Gravel Pit at 5.12b/c. Deep Springs Education is a mixed route at 5.9, and one boulder is rated V5. The closest neighbors are the Mono Creek and Hopkins hikes, both within about a mile and a half. Ruby Peak and the High Sierra climbing areas lie a little over 2 miles away. For an overnight base, Mosquito Flat Backpacker Campground is about 4 miles off.

Routes (5)

Beerhorn Crag(1)

Gravel Pit5.12b/c

Wagon Wheel Boulders(1)

Crackula5.11-

Westgard Pass East Side (Hwy 168)(2)

Random Impulse5.7Deep Springs Education5.9

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