The Lookout Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 2,100 ft |
GPS: |
34.10639, -118.89515 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 19,424 total · 113/month |
Shared By: | Benjamin Chapman on Feb 26, 2010 |
Admins: | jt512, Nicole Wiesenthal, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Parking / Private Property
Details
Currently, the parking area on the south side of the sharp left turn at the small housing development is posted with several NO PARKING signs. Better to park in the large turn out on the left ~40 yards west of the turn. Alternately, there is a small turnout 0.25 mi. before the turn where Little Sycamore Canyon Road becomes Yerba Buena Rd.
Unfortunately, parking is not the only issue. The formation closest to the road is currently closed to climbing. The formation has no name, and the closure does NOT affect the whole Lookout, just the southernmost formation. The rangers have ordered signs, but it apparently takes the NPS sometime to produce them, so the area is closed, but not posted. Again, this doesn't affect the whole area, just the southernmost formation nearest Yerba Buena Road.
Contact James Herbaugh, NPS Park Ranger, at James_Herbaugh@nps.gov for additional information.
Unfortunately, parking is not the only issue. The formation closest to the road is currently closed to climbing. The formation has no name, and the closure does NOT affect the whole Lookout, just the southernmost formation. The rangers have ordered signs, but it apparently takes the NPS sometime to produce them, so the area is closed, but not posted. Again, this doesn't affect the whole area, just the southernmost formation nearest Yerba Buena Road.
Contact James Herbaugh, NPS Park Ranger, at James_Herbaugh@nps.gov for additional information.
Description
The Lookout is a nice little crag featuring good rock, a short approach and views of the Pacific Ocean. A fun and convenient alternative to Echo Cliffs or Malibu Creek State Park. The crag consists of a collection of huge volcanic conglomerate or Brecchia blocks. The three largest blocks host 17 routes from 5.10a to 5.13c and has something for everyone. The south face of the formation nearest Yerba Buena Road has been posted and closed to climbing by the National Park Service.
Getting There
Approximately two miles up Little Sycamore Canyon/Yerba Buena Rd. from Mulholland Dr. there is a small development of homes at a sharp left turn in the road. Park in the pullout on the south side of the road, and cross the street. To the right of the houses, you'll see a fire road/driveway, to the right of which is a break in the bushes. Go through the break in the bushes, and follow the trail up to a boulder. Then turn right onto a faint, somewhat overgrown trail. Follow this for a few minutes across a few rocks until you drop down to the right of the crag.
The crag is visible above the road, on the right, just after Little Sycamore Canyon Road becomes Yerba Buena Road.
The crag is visible above the road, on the right, just after Little Sycamore Canyon Road becomes Yerba Buena Road.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Lookout
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