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Poway Crags Rock Climbing

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Poway Crags Proper 22

Ramona Wall 20

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Elevation:	2,260 ft	689 m
GPS:	32.9844, -116.9496 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A nice little cragging area located on the flanks of Iron Mountain overlooking Ramona. There are two main areas. Poway Crags "Proper" is featured in the Kennedy guide and features short but steep climbs. The Ramona Wall is a separate area featuring longer but mostly more mellow climbing. Typical compact San Diego granite. Many bolted routes require a cam or two so bring a small rack up to 3".

The crag is mostly South and East facing so it will recieve morning sun and lots of it.

Be alert of fire damage to some bolts and rock. Wear a helmet, there is loose rock at the top of many climbs.

Getting There

Park just South of Poway road on the 67. Take the very popular hikers' trail up toward Iron Mountain. At the trail fork (1.5 mi) hang a left toward the Ramona Overlook (additional 0.5 mi). Just past the trail junction with the overlook keep heading North toward the crag. It will be in view at this time.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Poway Crags

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 21 ● Stellar Crack Trad Ramona Wall > Stellar Walls
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 15 ● Dragonfly Trad, Sport Ramona Wall > Woodson View Slabs
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 5 ● Dirty Bush Trad Ramona Wall > Woodson View Slabs
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 19 ● Troglodyte Trot Sport Poway Crags Proper > Godzilla Buttress
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 11 ● Vitamin P Sport Poway Crags Proper > Sport Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 6 ● Roshambo Trad 2 pitches Ramona Wall > Roshambo Ledge
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 16 ● Double Dragon Arete Sport Ramona Wall > Stellar Walls
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 5 ● Snapping Turtle Sport Poway Crags Proper > Lone Star Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 12 ● Don't Pet The Tiger Sport Poway Crags Proper > Godzilla Buttress
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 13 ● Godzilla Sport Poway Crags Proper > Godzilla Buttress
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Carne Asada Crack Sport Poway Crags Proper > Sport Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 7 ● Suspended Evolution Sport Poway Crags Proper > Sport Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 5 ● Xenomorph Sport Poway Crags Proper > Sport Wall