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DescriptionThe West Face Bulge is a Bulging Headwall on the west face of Tahquitz. This area of Tahquitz has several classic route like The Step (5.10a), Super Pooper (5.10a) and The Vampire (5.11a). The rock is steep on the left side and is bordered on the right by a large break in the rock (The Trough). Getting ThereTake the climber trail to Lunch Rock. Go around Lunch Rock to the left and up then traverse left along the base to The Trough. To get to the Step and Super Pooper take the larger ledge (FBT ledge) (5.6) located above and to the left of The Trough. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Face Bulge Routes:
Super Pooper 5.10a/b Trad, 4 pitches, 500 feet Upper Bulge Routes
The Vampire 5.11a Trad, 4 pitches, 400 feet Upper Bulge Routes
The Flakes 5.11 Trad, 4 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II Upper Bulge Routes
Featured Route For West Face Bulge Routes
 The ultimate SoCal classic which takes pride of place on Tahquitz Rock - winding its way up the center of the West Face Bulge.P1) The Bat Crack, 5.11a. From the ledge drop down and into the crack, initially a lieback then finesse requirements begin to kick-in culminating with a tough move past a bolt - don't relax though, an energetic mantle is required to gain the belay ledge up to the left and bolts. This pitch can also be climbed direct from l...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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