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The Hostess Rock Climbing

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	Full Service TR 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Outcall, The TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Right Arete TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	2,901 ft
GPS:	37.22834, -122.10669 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Brian Snider on Dec 29, 2011 · Updates
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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.

Description

This is a well featured slab of sandstone hidden just off the Ridge Trail about a 100 yards east of Goat Rock. There is a few top rope climbs ranging from 5.8 to 5.10. Judging by the amount of sand and moss on this rock it doesn't seem to get a lot of traffic. This would be a great area for a cool day as it gets lots of sun. The base of the climbs are a little treacherous so it might not be good for groups.

Getting There

From the CRSP parking lot take the ridge trail towards Goat Rock. About 100 yards before you get to GR there is a few large formations up above the trail hidden in the trees. This one is just before Billy Goat Rock and only 30 feet off the trail, but may still be hard to see. Scramble through the brush to the right and around back to the left to find the anchors. Two bolts for one side and natural pro for the other.