California · Rock climbing · Springville

The Mephisto Waltz

Mid-range climb among six routes at Demon Dome.

5.9-
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is The Mephisto Waltz open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name The Mephisto Waltz, 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.

One of six routes catalogued at Demon Dome, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.8 and 5.10a.

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