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Dixon Lake Rock Climbing

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Areas in Dixon Lake

Eagles Peak Area 8 / 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

Moon Germs 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Prowe Area, The 5 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 8

Roof Area, The 4 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Y Crack Area, The 6 / 1 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

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Elevation:	1,045 ft	319 m
GPS:	33.16174, -117.05339 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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The Place

This oldie but goody lies in north Escondido, in the city park of Dixon Lake. This climbing area is a small outcrop of rocks, that has several clean cracks and faces for the novice/intermediate to set up. Its been used and abused, with partiers and cavalier bolters having their way with the place, but beyond the ill-treated history lies several routes that will remain worthy of many new climbers aspirations. Some bouldering exists, although compared to other areas it may seem a bit contrived.

Locals have done every line on every boulder and recorded so. Its history dates back to the 70's, but the real action took place in the 80's/early 90's. In the 80's folks like Andy Redding, Tim Gallagher and Ed Worsman cleaned up several lines and laid the way for the 90's with the likes of Verdugo, DanO, Stackhouse and several others. Prior to regional guidebooks, this area was known as Eagles Peak.

Getting There

Via I15, exit El Norte Parkway and head east. Follow this for about 4 miles until the park sign appears to one's left. Turn left here on La Honda Drive. Following this one mile up the steep road, where one can get a glimpse of the crags on the right up on the hill. At the park entrance, follow the signs to "Trout Cove" parking lot. Park here and jog across the road to a trail that gives one a visual of the first part of Dixon Lake Crags in about 30 seconds. There is a $5 per vehicle day-use charge on weekends and holidays. Because of the potential problem with poaching, visitors to the rocks are encouraged to observe the closing time of the lake to avoid a

Entrance is free during the week.

Call ahead to ranger station day of to acquire climbing permit (760) 839-4345. Climbing is only permitted during park hours & number of groups/people allowed to climb each day is limited. Work with the rangers, pack in pack out, and do your part to keep access to this crag open!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dixon Lake

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 18 ● The Flake Trad Y Crack Area
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 120 ● The Y Crack Trad, TR Y Crack Area
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 81 ● Butthole Express Trad Y Crack Area
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R 17 ● Eagles Peak Trad, TR Eagles Peak Area
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 30 ● Hairy Airy Trad Y Crack Area
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 58 ● The Shoulder Trad, TR Roof Area
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 13 ● Jam Crack Trad, TR Roof Area
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 6 ● Overhanging Buckets TR Eagles Peak Area
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 13 ● Blood and Roses Trad, TR Prowe Area
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 26 ● The Roof Trad, TR Roof Area
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 24 ● Double D TR Roof Area
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Chinese Arithmetic (aka Chopped… TR Eagles Peak Area
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 16 ● Triple D TR Roof Area
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 8 ● The Prowe TR Prowe Area
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 5 ● Overhanging Face TR Eagles Peak Area