Climbing Near Davis, California

The Hillcrest boulders are home to some of the largest features and most classic routes at the Nut Tree Boulders. Unfortunately it's also one of the most spread out areas requiring some effort when jumping from rock to rock. Not to worry though, as boulders dot the entire trail and hillside all the way from Scotts Rock near the road to the Mother Boulder at the very peak of the tallest hill. There is something for everyone here from classic V0's to the areas current hardest and most classic problem (Scotts Traverse) coming in at a very stout and sustained V9. Highballs, overhangs, cracks, traverses and pumpy face routes. This area has it all and more than enough climbing to keep you coming back no matter what your abilities. The residents of Hillcrest Circle, the neighborhood for which the boulders are named, have asked that all parking be diverted from Hillcrest Circle to alternative locations outside of the neighborhood. There are two convenient options with ample parking:Vaca Valley Pkwy: There is parking along the west side of Vaca Valley Parkway before it dead-ends.  The City of Vacaville removed "No Parking" signs recently to accommodate additional parking areas. Note that cattle are currently grazing in this area, so please be sure to close gates!McMurtry Lane: Heading north on Browns Valley Parkway turn left (west) on McMurtry Lane.  Go all the way down until you reach the Caliguiri Park and Preserve Area.  There is plenty of street parking there that will not interfere with residents. Note that cattle are also grazing in this area, so please be sure to close gates!

Boulder sits under tree tops out with a lot of moss. Basalt rock. Be mindful it is close to the homes. Approach 1 min. Park at corner on Hillcrest Circle walk up path to a boulder to your left, before the creek crossing and cow gate.

A short boulder easily identified by it's steep overhanging (though low to the ground)west facing side. Sit start on the far right side and traverse the slightly overhung rock going left. Then finish by going up the steep blocky arete when you're under the highest point of the boulder. Using only heel hooks (V2) makes this route a good core workout, or use the easy foot rail below (V0)to bump the grade down a notch or two for some good steep practice. Walk up the main trail past the guillotine gate. Metal Mania boulder is one of the first boulders on the right side of the trail sitting nearly on top of the footpath. The problem Metal Mania is on the obviously overhanging (West) side and follows the overhang from a sit start on the far right side of this face.