California · Rock climbing · Idyllwild

Steppin' Out

The most difficult climb catalogued at this crag.

5.11d
grade
Trad Gear
style

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This is the hardest route catalogued at Smooth Sole Wall – Left Side, where climbs range from 5.9 to 5.11d across seven documented ascents.

Photo of the crag

Smooth Sole Wall - Left Side — the crag this route is on
Smooth Sole Wall - Left Side, California — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: HikingMike, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

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Outfitters and businesses near Idyllwild. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Joshua Tree Outfitters

Rock Climbing business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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