Temple Crag
Temple Crag in California has 10 climbing routes with alpine no fixed protection.
- 10 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10c
- Alpine
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Inyo National Forest.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-26-23 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-04 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-05 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
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Temple Crag is a climbing area in California's John Muir Wilderness, within the White Mountain Ranger District of Inyo National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the crag sits among the Palisades, with several other climbing areas and trails within a short distance. The area has 10 alpine-style routes, with grades ranging from 5.6 to 5.10c. Among them are Eclipsed Arete (5.6), Moon Goddess Arete (5.8) and Dark Star (5.10c). The Temple, Galey, Sill Traverse is a 5.7+ route, and Sun Ribbon Arete is 5.10a. Palisade Glacier Trail and the Palisades & Surrounding Peaks climbing area are both about 1.3 miles away, and Thunderbolt Peak is about 1.7 miles off. For an overnight base, Big Pine Creek Campground is about 3.4 miles away.
Routes (10)
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