Chimney Rock
Tulare County, California
| Address: | Forest Rte 14S29, California, USA |
| GPS: |
36°41'13.2"N 118°51'37.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Rocks Restrooms Picnic Tables Lakes Rivers Waterfalls Wildflowers Ponds
Rock Climb
One of the best places to go rock climbing in Sequoia National Park! There are a variety of routes that can be climbed here, with the routes ranging from 5.8-5.10. There are six granite formations that offer many different climbs from 1 pitch to 700 feet. The most popular route to climb is Chimney Rock Spire with 13 routes available to climb.
The area is closed from January 1 through August 1 for Falcon nesting.
Popular Routes
Duet: 5.8+, Trad, 3 Pitches, 200'
Wall of Early Morning Fright: 5.9, Trad, 2 Pitches, 300'
He's Got Marty Feldman Eyes: 5.10a, Trad, Sport, 2 Pitches, 300'
Kitty from Hell: 5.10d, Trad, 4 Pitches, 500'
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tulare County, California
- Head southwest on Mallard Ln toward Campbell Creek Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Campbell Creek Dr (1.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Ave 176/M-176 (0.1 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Ave 176/M-176 (5.6 mi)
- Merge onto Rd 276 (2.3 mi)
- Continue onto Ave 196 (6.4 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-65 N (5.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Rd 204/N Spruce AveContinue to follow Rd 204(4.4 mi)
- Continue onto 14th Ave E/S Spruce RdContinue to follow S Spruce Rd(3.5 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-198 E (8.2 mi)
- Turn left onto CA-216 W (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Dry Creek Dr (1.9 mi)
- Continue onto Dry Creek Dr (5.5 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on Dry Creek Dr (10.4 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-245 N (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Whitaker Forest Rd (1.0 mi)
- Keep left to continue on Hogback Dr (4.6 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-245 N (4.1 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-180 E (4.5 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-198 W (9.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Rte 14S29 (20 ft)
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