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Elevation: 2,100 ft
GPS: 34.10639, -118.89515
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Shared By: Benjamin Chapman on Feb 26, 2010
Admins: jt512, Nicole Wiesenthal, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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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.

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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.

17 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Lookout

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 17
Double Agent
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 10
Spy Games
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 9
Espionage
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 4
Pussy Galore
Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 11
Incognito
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 11
Eye to the Sky
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 14
Hidden Agenda
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 4
Informer
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
Conspiracy
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Double Agent
 17
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Spy Games
 10
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Espionage
 9
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Pussy Galore
 4
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Incognito
 11
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
Eye to the Sky
 11
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Hidden Agenda
 14
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Informer
 4
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Conspiracy
 5
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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