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Diamond of San Diego
5.12a YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British
Avg: 3.4 from 14 votes
Type: | Sport, 450 ft (136 m), 5 pitches |
FA: | Randy Leavitt et al? Early 2000s |
Page Views: | 5,657 total · 38/month |
Shared By: | mschlocker on Nov 24, 2011 |
Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Raptor Nesting Advisory
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Please avoid raptor nests. El Cajon Mountain- Golden Eagles nested successfully at this site in 2009, after relocating twice between alternate nest sites. The Golden Eagle nest at El Cajon Mountain was not successful in Spring 2010. This nest was successful and fledged young in 2011 - 2021. Details from USFS posted here: fs.usda.gov/detail/clevelan…
The El Cajon Mountain climbing area is in close proximity to the San Diego River Park Foundation property. This property's purpose is to protect and conserve San Diego's threatened habitat and wildlife in perpetuity. Specifically, the San Diego River Park Foundation are protecting golden eagles that nest in the area and ceanothus, a California lilac that is an endemic sensitive plant species. Please avoid and limit recreational activities at the San Diego River Park Foundation property to promote San Diego's threatened habitat and wildlife. Thank you!
The El Cajon Mountain climbing area is in close proximity to the San Diego River Park Foundation property. This property's purpose is to protect and conserve San Diego's threatened habitat and wildlife in perpetuity. Specifically, the San Diego River Park Foundation are protecting golden eagles that nest in the area and ceanothus, a California lilac that is an endemic sensitive plant species. Please avoid and limit recreational activities at the San Diego River Park Foundation property to promote San Diego's threatened habitat and wildlife. Thank you!
Description
Varied sport climbing up the center of El Cajon Mountain. A mix of easy and difficult pitches separated by comfy ledges.
Pitch 1 (5.9): A short pitch that starts on a right facing wall.
Pitch 2 (11a): Known as "The Box Pitch", this pitch begins with a tough mantle and continues to be quite powerful. Tough for the grade.
Pitch 3 (10b): Leads to the right side of Command Center Ledge.
Pitch 4 (10b): Climb classic the arete of the "Center Block" on positive holds. The view from here is amazing. You can stop at the top of the Center Block (5.9) or continue up (10b).
Pitch 5 (11d): Straight up on a classic ECM headwall pitch.
Pitch 1 (5.9): A short pitch that starts on a right facing wall.
Pitch 2 (11a): Known as "The Box Pitch", this pitch begins with a tough mantle and continues to be quite powerful. Tough for the grade.
Pitch 3 (10b): Leads to the right side of Command Center Ledge.
Pitch 4 (10b): Climb classic the arete of the "Center Block" on positive holds. The view from here is amazing. You can stop at the top of the Center Block (5.9) or continue up (10b).
Pitch 5 (11d): Straight up on a classic ECM headwall pitch.
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