Beginner Face TR Climbing San Diego County

Me and my buddy have been climbing indoors for some time, and we want to start getting onto some rock faces for our climbs. We've been looking around the mountain project, but most of the routes we've seen have been crack climbs or trad routes (which we'd rather not do for now). Any ideas for some good TR face climbs in San Diego? Thanks guys

Mission gorge will be your best bet. Easy top rope access and lots of routes. Turkey chute and as the crow flies will be a good intro, both have two bolt anchors.

Russell Houghten wrote: Mission gorge will be your best bet. Easy top rope access and lots of routes. Turkey chute and as the crow flies will be a good intro, both have two bolt anchors.

Yep. These were my first outdoor routes and the first ones I've ever led as well. 

Second the gorge

Take your time, look around, be safe and have fun. 

Agree with the recommendation for beginner TR, but check if it's open right now.  I was there on 5/3 and a ranger told everyone climbing to stop.  The county and park guidelines on what you can do in Mission Trails don't explicitly mention climbing either way, but it would appear that they're interpreting the list of what you can do (hike/jog/bike) as an exclusive list.  Parking lot is also closed.

If anyone has more recent information, I would appreciate it.

If doing The Tower, Turkey Chute, and As the Crow Flies get there EARLY!  I'm sure its not an issue right now but on every weekend morning there is usually a gym to crag or boy scout troop camped at those routes.  Not to worry, there are other routes near by that have accessible anchors like ABACABA (although can have a bit of a swing).  

Another option is to find a buddy who wouldn't mind rope gunning for you.  Plenty of easier routes but require a lead to get to the anchor.  Usually a few beers and not dropping them when belaying helps.  :) 

Mission Gorge is still closed to climbing as of today:

https://mtrp.org/message-from-mission-trails-regional-park/

usually mission gorge would be the best bet, but santee has a couple worthwhile topropes with walk up access on the dogpile boulder and the bullethole boulder, though they're off a single bolt .