Lower Kern River Canyon Climbing
Areas in Lower Kern River Canyon
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Gym, The
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Kern Canyon Dome
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Kern Canyon MBC
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Kern River Boulder
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Lower Kern River Canyon Bouldering
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Lower Power station
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Mouth, The
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Owl Rock
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Rancheria Boulder, The
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Roadside Crag
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School House Rock
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Elevation: | 792 ft |
GPS: |
35.43935, -118.79622 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 63,637 total · 772/month |
Shared By: | Shawn H on Jun 5, 2016 |
Admins: | Cory B, Matthew Fienup, Muscrat, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
Everything south of Lake Isabella is considered the "Lower Kern". I decided to split this up so that it is easier to find as well as designate which of the Dozen or so craigs belong here.
Many climbs are right off the 178, some as close as right at the turn out. A few require some hiking, including crossing the river for areas like the gym
Many climbs are right off the 178, some as close as right at the turn out. A few require some hiking, including crossing the river for areas like the gym
Getting There
-From Fwy 58 either direction, get off at Comanche Dr and drive North approx 4-5 mi and take a right onto the 178.
-From Fwy 99 either direction, take Ca178 E and follow Rosedale Hwy through town. It will turn into a fwy temporarily and when it becomes a regular road again just follow the 178 to the mouth of the canyon
-From Fwy 99 either direction, take Ca178 E and follow Rosedale Hwy through town. It will turn into a fwy temporarily and when it becomes a regular road again just follow the 178 to the mouth of the canyon
Classic Climbing Routes at Lower Kern River Canyon
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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● Dihedral Fun | Kern Canyon Dome |
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5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad | |
● Center Crack | Rdside Crag |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR | |
● Right Crack | Rdside Crag |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR | |
● Unknown 5 | Lower Power station |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport | |
● Unknown 1 | Lower Power station |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport | |
● Unknown 4 | Lower Power station |
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5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport | |
● Spooky | Lower Power station |
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad | |
● Here Comes The Rain | Kern Canyon MBC |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 Trad, TR | |
● ArĂȘte | Rdside Crag |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a TR | |
● For ladies only | Mouth |
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5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport, TR | |
● Blackey | Rdside Crag |
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport, TR | |
● Washed Out (Unknown 6) | Lower Power station |
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5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport | |
● Dishpan hands | Mouth |
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport, TR |
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