Ring Mountain  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Lat, Long:  37.9095, -122.4828 Map Page Views:  11,907. Good page? (2 likes)    Administrators:  Aron Quiter, M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  jared toettcher on Sep 5, 2002 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Most of the routes at split rock are pretty easy, ...

Description 

Ring Mountain is a scenic collection of boulders in the Marin Headlands. The boulders range from about 20-50', offering a variety of bouldering and toprope climbing on some really interesting rock.No useful bolts or anchors are present on the rocks. Bring long slings (~40') and nuts to take care of your anchor needs.The rock is friendly on the hands; it's good for sticking small holds. Feet tend to be a bit more slippery.Access is free and the area is open from sunrise to sunset.

Getting There 

To get there, exit at Paradise Dr from the 101 freeway a few exits south from where it meets the 580. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp, travel one block where Paradise branches off to the right. Follow Paradise Dr. east for about 2 miles.Turn right onto Taylor Rd, and follow it until it ends. A trail leads uphill; follow it to approach Split Rock.

The Classics

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North Face Crack Right 5.7  CA : SF Bay Area : ... : Split Rock

Solid crack that slowly fades away to a slabby finish. Seems pretty easy until the crack and your pro disappear. Belay from the other side of the split. If your setting up a top rope be sure to climb the variation to the left and right side of the crack....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA