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Submitted By: Rick Shull on Sep 12, 2007

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A view into the main wall corridor of Promontory f...

Description 

Promontory, a large "wave" of overhanging sandstone is situated in a spectacular setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There are also several smaller crags with routes as well. The rock is well featured with pockets and incut edges but can be a bit gritty if the routes have not been climbed recently.


Getting There 

Promontory is located off of Highway 101 in Del Norte County. If you are traveling from the north it is about 12 miles south of Crescent City. Coming from the south(Arcata, etc.), it is approximately 5 miles north of the town of Klamath. Look for the bridge crossing Wilson Creek and park in the beach access lot just south of the mouth of the creek. From the lot, walk north about 10 minutes. The rock is plainly visible from the parking area.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Promontory:
Humboldt Current   5.10a     Sport, 60 feet   Main Wall
Blackbeard's Tears   5.10+ A2     Trad, Aid, 1 pitch, 150 feet   Main Wall
Great White   5.12b/c     Sport, 95 feet   Main Wall
Redwood Burl   5.13a     Sport, 95 feet   Main Wall
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Featured Route For Promontory
Upper part of the route from Blackbeard's Tears.

Great White 5.12b/c  CA : Redwood Coast : ... : Main Wall
Amazing climb that some say is the best 12b/c on the North Coast. It made the R&I Tick List a while back......[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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Beach Morning Glory on the approach to Promontory.

Beach Morning Glory on the approach to Promontory.

Had to ford Wilson Creek that day...again.

Had to ford Wilson Creek that day...again.

This is the main face

This is the main face

Humboldt Current (5.10a) with first bolt clipped. August of 2010, very sandy holds, had to be swept repeatedly for decent grip. All the lead bolts are showing corrosion, but anchors are nice s/s glue-ins.

BETA PHOTO: Humboldt Current (5.10a) with first bolt clipped. ...

Centipede (5.9) on TR above first bolt. If leading this route a fall would ground out and second bolt is two spooky moves higher (5.6ish). Bolts are getting old (pic = 2010) and sorta scary.

BETA PHOTO: Centipede (5.9) on TR above first bolt. If leading...

Holladay-Ludwig in the distance...

Holladay-Ludwig in the distance...

Lauri, I think, cleaning the 1st 20 feet of Blackbeard's Tears.

Lauri, I think, cleaning the 1st 20 feet of Blackb...

Waiting for a complete free (or even a 2nd?) ascent.

Waiting for a complete free (or even a 2nd?) ascen...

Nice...

Nice...

The next day, past the roof on Blackbeard's Tears. Note all the dynamited rubble in the foreground...for HWY 101, no doubt.

The next day, past the roof on Blackbeard's Tears....

Dan Hatfield chilling.

Dan Hatfield chilling.

Fun TR.

Fun TR.


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By Matthias Holladay
From: Durango, Colorado
Nov 26, 2007

Any info. on the route to the right and around the corner of Redwood Burl? Was this a Bob or Doug creation? It looks fun.

By Rick Shull
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From: Arcata, CA & Dyer,NV
Nov 26, 2007

If you mean the one on the south arete, it is called Shrapnel and is supposed to be 11c/d. I haven't done it as the bolts look to be in sad shape.

By Rodney Ley
Aug 15, 2010

Centipede was a great introduction to ocean area climbing: dramatic surf pounding nearby, steep/solid rock, and interesting moves. As a Colorado climber I was appalled at the condition of the bolt heads, but some of them might be 19 years old! Could not find a 2-bolt anchor at the top as mentioned in the local guidebook, but rigged okay TR anchor off two s/s bolts about 10 meters back and left of the master point.

Veronica M. from Durango chimneys out of "ocean corridor" area at the base of Centipede (5.9).
Veronica M. from Durango chimneys out of "ocean corridor" area at the base of Centipede (5.9).
Submitted By: Rodney Ley on Aug 15, 2010

By Taylor Morrow
May 24, 2011

I really enjoyed this area, really easy to get to and the bolts on most of the climbs dont seam to be in such bad shape. cool little beach area.