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Vasquez Rocks Climbing

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Routes in Vasquez Rocks

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	Baby Raven TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Flying Chick TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Juggular V2+ 5+
	Lunch Break V5 6C
	Metron's Taunt V1- 5-
	Random Rules V0 4
	Raven's Roost TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Si mon, I came prepared V1-2 5
	Tears Point T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a

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Elevation:	2,489 ft
GPS:	34.4887, -118.32131 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: No roped climbing allowed. Details

No roped climbing allowed.

Description

Vasquez Rocks is a unique natural area in northern Los Angeles County. There are numerous spectacular rock formations from tilted slabs to steep overhangs and caves. The rock consists of coarse grained sandstone.

The area derived it's name from the notorious bandit, horse rustler, and murderer, Tiburcio Vasquez, who used the rocks and caves as a hideaway from the law in the late 1800's.

Getting There

About 40 minutes north of Los Angeles, between the San Fernando Valley and Palmdale/Lancaster off CA-14 (Antelope Valley Frwy). Approximately 10 miles north of Santa Clarita, exit Aqua Dulce Canyon Rd. and turn left and continue over CA-14 until it turns into Escondido Canyon Road. Follow the signs to Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, on the left (south side of the road).
Vasquez Rocks is a Los Angeles County park and is open 8 am - 5 pm daily.