Public Enemy
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| | Difficulty:3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:3-4
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| Best season: | Oct-May (avg for this region)
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Introduction
A less worthy alternative to upper dilinger, don't waste your time.
Approach
From the Bear Mountain/ Doe Mountain trailhead take the Bear Mountain trail roughly 1.3 miles or until you get above the set of switchbacks where the trail levels out on the way to Full Dillinger. From here amble across country roughly .4 miles taking the path of least resistance to the drop in point.
Descent
CAUTION - as of 2025 rock was extremely loose including larger slabs near the top. Take extra care when pulling rope and consider using a toggle to avoid unnecessary rope pulling.
From the scrambling loose rock drop in, enjoy 3-4 back to back rappels, two of which are free hanging. If you stay LDC you can better extend rappels and avoid some of the loose rock and other rope eaters.
Exit
The last rappel drops you almost on the approach trail to Lower Dillinger. If looking for a longer day, take the short hike around and exit through Lower Dillinger hiking to the Fay Canyon trailhead where you have either set up a shuttle, or are walking back up to Bear/Doe.
Alternatively - take the east traverse a.k.a. half dilly approach back to bear man th.