Part 2            


Taking the north side of the North Fork Lone Pine Creek .  (Often called the Rockwell Shortcut.)  This starts at the point where some cross the creek to the south, and continues to the point where the south-side route crosses back to the north, just before climbing to the start of the Ebersbacher Ledges.

Note that in early summer, the south-to-north crossing can be difficult due to lack of dry spots to walk -- you're practically walking in water for 20 feet.  It is not dangerous or tricky, it is just that the water is ON the path, and it is 6 inches deep.

In 2016, I took my 11-y-o daughter through this route. Pictures are here:   Rockwell shortcut

NS1, 1:04, 8:27 AM -- Up along the wall   https://youtu.be/F6JsgLQMOpw



NS2, 0:11, 8:30 AM -- Stepping up   https://youtu.be/KSsyOXs_6fo



NS3, 0:18, 8:31 AM -- Descend into the scrub   https://youtu.be/qZbGmBm9yxE


Unfortunately, I did not record any sections in the underbrush. It is not bad, but requires some ducking and dodging. I had to be especially careful since my backpack was not the most durable.


NS4, 0:12, 8:35 AM -- back up on the wall   https://youtu.be/9B_uqslH55A



NS5, 0:12, 8:37 AM -- along the base   https://youtu.be/QB01IdNBvwI



NS6, 1:38, 8:40 AM -- climb about 20 feet, walk the narrow section to the elephant's ear, a granite "flake".   https://youtu.be/fkV1XQptxdU



NS7, 0:52, 8:42 AM -- beyond the elephant's ear, the ledge gets wider.   https://youtu.be/u9-yvt4jSN0


NS8, 1:52, 8:53 AM
After ten minutes working through a brushy section, arrive at a waterfall coming over a boulder. This is the point where the south side route comes back to join the north side. Climb out and up along the wall. Nearing the Foxtail Pine where the Ebersbacher Ledges begin.   https://youtu.be/CYXull2WnkY



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