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Williamson Rock is currently closed to climbing. MORE INFO >>> Williamson Rock is under a temporary closure to all recreational uses, including climbing, pursuant to a ruling by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the area is critical habitat for the endangered yellow-legged mountain frog. Efforts by the non-profit organization Friends of Williamson Rock, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, are underway to regain climbing access to Williamson. For information on the status of these efforts, and to learn how you can help, contact the Friends of Williamson Rock: williamsonrock.org This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Strange as Angels (5.11c), Williamson Rock

Description 

Located a short distance downstream from the popular Mushroom Boulder and just right of the equally popular Stream Wall, the London Wall is one of the better walls at Williamson Rock and consequently sees a great deal of traffic. A seasonal stream runs along the base, and in wet years it can flow until early summer, which makes climbing here a little more interesting.

Climbs are long, and often sustained, with interesting moves, so good technique is often helpful. During the season it's not uncommon to see a variety of people - from locals running another lap for the pump to somebody redpointing their first 5.11 - queued up for the quality routes which range from 5.10 to 5.12.

Classics here include Dream Speed (5.11a), The Labyrinth (5.11c), Furry Pump (5.11d), The Pursuit (5.12b) and World on Fire (5.12c).

Getting There 

From the Mushroom Boulder hike downstream a short distance to reach a trail on the left that goes up a small hill before descending back into the streambed near the right end of the London Wall.

The Classics

Featured Route For London Wall

The Labyrinth 5.11c  CA : Los Angeles County : ... : London Wall

Originally bolted in 1990 an extension with a second seperate set of anchors was added in 2002. Long, sustained and powerful this route requires good core strength and the ability to pull down hard with good technique. Starting on a short slabby ramp to steep overhanging terrain on good flakes, crimpers and jugs to a short rest at the first set of anchors. Continue on for three more bolts on scary flakes to the second anchor....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA