Climbing Near Walnut Creek, California

This area comprises all outdoor climbing in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The main areas here are Mt Diablo State Park (for roped climbs) and Berkeley (for bouldering).  See individual parks for directions.

Easiest area on Mt. Norah, and it has stable rocks. Vertical Canyon is located to looker's right from the bottom of Mt. Norah, and appears to go diagonally upwards and over the mountain. Follow the bushwacked trail to get to the bottom and choose a line to ascend.

A secluded 30 m high dome of rock across the fire road (on the West side) compared most of the areas at Pine Canyon. The climbs are all on the north face and are mostly shady year-round.This area seems to see a bit less climber traffic than the other Pine Canyon crags, despite being relatively close to the parking. Some of the rock is dirty and moss-covered as a result, but the area is home to several excellent and memorable moderate sport climbs featuring a variety of climbing styles.Like most areas at Pine Canyon, there is often poison oak growing around the belay area and on the approach. Be careful. About 30 meters after the first sign about seasonal closures, right before the road turns left, look for a lightly beaten trail to the right up a gently sloping ravine. Follow this for about 250 m to get to the base. After about 50 m you should be able to see the large dome of rock, if not you're likely on the wrong trail. Some maps seem to call this "Buckeye Ravine Trail" but there isn't currently a sign for it.