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Pyramid Rock Bouldering
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Elevation: | 3,115 ft |
GPS: |
37.22773, -122.09596 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 7,249 total · 65/month |
Shared By: | Darshan Ahluwalia on Mar 21, 2015 |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK CLOSURES; The sandstone around Castle Rock is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet.
Details
WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged (like Donkey Dong and countless others) due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT CASTLE ROCK during or after rain.
Access Issue: Trails are closed from sunset to 6:00 am.
Details
Trails close at sunset. Give yourself enough time to be back at your vehicle (or campsite if you're staying at one) before dark, or the rangers will fine you.
Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.
Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.
Description
This pyramid-shaped rock is quite tall and houses the classic Pyramid Crack highball. There is another highball on the exact opposite face of the crack.
There are three old rusty bolts on the top of the formation. I would not trust them...
To get off of the Pyramid after climbing Pyramid Crack or the other highball, climb down a slabby crack until you can reach a tree. Stem between the tree and the slab for the last few moves.
There are three old rusty bolts on the top of the formation. I would not trust them...
To get off of the Pyramid after climbing Pyramid Crack or the other highball, climb down a slabby crack until you can reach a tree. Stem between the tree and the slab for the last few moves.
Classic Climbing Routes at Pyramid Rock
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