Climbing Near Lodi, California

Sand stone boulders mixed around on the hills below Brushy Peak.  Sometimes waist high, sometimes just chossy, with the occasional climb mixed in. You will need to explore and get creative out here. Head to brushy peak regional preserve. Go down the right side entrance of the brushy peak loop trial about two miles, this will get you to the xylem boulders.

These boulders are just up the hill next to the trail with one lone oak. Head down the right side of the Brushy Peak Loop from the parking lot for about two miles. Once you are towards the top of the trail you should see the boulders off to your right.

This mixed area sits inside of Mt. Diablo State Park southeast of Walnut Creek, and northeast of Danville. Offering a mixed bag of climbing: trad, top rope, and sport routes are all found here. Additionally, there is some bouldering, but not at the major established climbing areas.Access to the park will cost you up to $10 per car, so heads up. You can check the park website directly for current prices and information. Parking for the Pine Canyon climbing area is free, but this area is closed for half of the year for peregrine falcon nesting.Most of the climbing is on sandstone, which makes the sport bolts sketchy, and some of the trad routes absolutely terrifying. It also makes for some fun smearing and edging moves everywhere.Almost all areas have a simple way to set up a toprope, though you should bring really, really long slings (20' +) for many of the anchors. Boy Scout Rocks: From the 680 just north of Danville, take exit 40 for El Cerro Blvd and follow that east for about 1 mile. Continue on Diablo Road. After about 2 miles, turn left at Mount Diablo Scenic Blvd, which becomes South Gate Road. Boy Scout Rocks will be on the right. Boy Scout Rocks Map Pine Canyon: From Walnut Creek, take the Ygnacio Valley Road exit and drive east for about 4 miles. Turn right at Oak Grove Road and continue on Castle Rock Road to its end. Pine Canyon Map