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El Capitan<br />
Approach<br />
For all routes on El Cap it is<br />
recommended that you start<br />
on the main trail described<br />
here. There are other trails that<br />
may be more direct to your<br />
route, but they will also be<br />
more strenuous and covered<br />
with talus.<br />
From the main road at<br />
El Cap Meadow, pick up the<br />
distinct trail that starts 50 feet<br />
west of the sign directing<br />
drivers to Routes 120, 140 and<br />
41. Follow the trail to a large<br />
clearing. When facing the<br />
wall, walk at 10 o’clock and<br />
pick up the distinct climbers<br />
trail that eventually leads to a<br />
point 200 feet in front of the<br />
toe of the Southeast Buttress<br />
and the start of the Nose.<br />
From here, the trail diverges<br />
to skirt either the base of the<br />
Southeast Face or Southwest<br />
Face. It’s about a quarter mile<br />
and a 10- to 15-minute walk<br />
from the road to the toe of the<br />
Southeast Buttress and the<br />
start of the Nose. From there,<br />
it is an additional 20 to 30<br />
minutes to reach the start of<br />
Lurking Fear or Zodiac.<br />
Portaledge party on Belay 10 of Aurora. Photo by<br />
Greg Epperson.<br />
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