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Potter's Point Rock Climbing

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	Beef Summer S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Beefmaster 3000 TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Caveman S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Explosive Meatloaf TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Ms. T S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Omega Glory S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Operation Crumb Weasel S,TR 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Pretzel Logic S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Speefnarkle.com S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Description

Some short moderate sport climbs and topropes in a beautiful pine forest setting with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel Islands, Santa Barbara and Goleta. The rock is of decent quality (per SB), and generally contains a bit of lichen due to the lack of traffic.

The fantastic Caveman Boulder, with ***/**** sport routes from 5.11 to 5.13 is also located in this area, and is a must-visit spot for the "hard" sportster. Caveman is basically one large boulder with a couple of stout routes on its south face. Its namesake route is worth the hike by itself. This area has a great view of Santa Barbara and is reminiscent of the fir tree paradise of Pine Mountain. Not a bad place to bring non-climbers as well, if you can convince them to belay you on your project.

Getting There

Driving up Gibraltar Rd from town, take a left at the Gibraltar Road/Camino Cielo "T" and park in a turnout on the left side of the road. Walk back DOWN Gibraltar Road about 100 feet, then take a trail up and to your right. The trail is actually in pretty good condition. Once you climb the small peak and enter a boulder field overlook, use the attached photo to figure out where the climbs are located. The trail continues into the boulderfield, but don't expect much of a trail to or between the individual routes. Some minor bushwhacking will ensue.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Potter's Point

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 5 ● Operation Crumb Weasel Sport, TR
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 19 ● Caveman Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 4 ● Omega Glory Sport