Lower Sector Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Jamie Emerson

ABOUT Lower Sector

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Lower Lincoln Lake is the largest sector at Lincoln Lake. It has the most, and some of the best problems, and it is, by far, the most complex area. It is often difficult to pick a good path between various boulders, as massive pits threaten with gaping maws

The easiest way to access Lower Lincoln Lake via the south parking lot is to follow the trail from the parking all the way down to the Warm Up Boulder and Chalk on Rock. This trail is very steep near the bottom. While it is only 0.4 mile from the car to the Warm Up Boulder, the trail loses 821 feet over that dis- tan... Show more
This digital Lower Sector climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Lower Sector days smoother, safer, and more dialed. Lower Lincoln Lake is the largest sector at Lincoln Lake. It has the most, and some of the best problems, and it is, by far, the most complex area. It is often difficult to pick a good path between various boulders, as massive pits threaten with gaping maws The easiest way to access Lower Lincoln Lake via the south parking lot is to follow the trail from the parking all the way down to the Warm Up Boulder and Chalk on Rock. This trail is very steep near the bottom. While it is only 0.4 mile from the car to the Warm Up Boulder, the trail loses 821 feet over that dis- tance. Walking out after a long day of bouldering with a 30-pound crash pad full of gear will give pause to even hearty souls.

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Recent Ascents in Lower Sector

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COLIN MEYER
@crashingsequoia
Tremors v10
Objectively I could see this being V10, but subjectively this was V11 as fuck. Glad to be done with this dumpy cave boulder
★ 2(v11, Solid)
8.10.2026
SABRINA HETZEL
@saab
Chalk on Rock v8
powered a two week period 🩸
(v8, Soft)
8.3.2026
CHRIS OLSON
@Chris_Ol
Cloak of the Tiger v9
Gnarly lowball board line. Was never able to get the big move out right feeling consistent - just got lucky on the redpoint. All the other moves cleaned up to be very consistent. I have a lot to learn. 
★ 2(v8, Hard)
8.2.2026
JAKE MARLOW
@jakemarlow
Fragile Tension v8
Tall enough to burl through it and take V7.
★ 4(v7, Solid)
7.31.2026
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