Natural Bridge / High Rock Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 2,846 ft |
GPS: |
40.49202, -123.10398 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 17,406 total · 161/month |
Shared By: | Crimper E6 on Jun 7, 2015 |
Admins: | Rick Shull, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: aboriginal heritage site
Details
Natural Bridge is banned, all the climbing is on High rock just opposite.
The Bridge Gulch Massacre, also known as the Hayfork Massacre or Natural Bridge Massacre, occurred on April 23, 1852, when more than 150 Wintu people were killed by about 70 American men led by William H. Dixon, the Trinity County sheriff.
The Bridge Gulch Massacre, also known as the Hayfork Massacre or Natural Bridge Massacre, occurred on April 23, 1852, when more than 150 Wintu people were killed by about 70 American men led by William H. Dixon, the Trinity County sheriff.
Description
High Rock, though not as spectacular as Natural Bridge, is much larger and offers quality climbing on a number of faces, with traditional and sport routes that average 70'. High Rock's walls face north, west, and south, providing climbers with considerable temperature control throughout the year. Occasional poison oak.
Keep a very low profile. Dont strip more moss/vegetation than needed to climb the routes or leave quickdraws as these are things mentioned in the access report from 2004
Bring a wire brush and clipstick. Most routes are covered in 10yrs of dust
Most of the climbing is slightly overhanging super technical frictionless limestone. Difficult to onsight.
Topo:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B-…
dropbox.com/s/icr46kfdoahry…
Keep a very low profile. Dont strip more moss/vegetation than needed to climb the routes or leave quickdraws as these are things mentioned in the access report from 2004
Bring a wire brush and clipstick. Most routes are covered in 10yrs of dust
Most of the climbing is slightly overhanging super technical frictionless limestone. Difficult to onsight.
Topo:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B-…
dropbox.com/s/icr46kfdoahry…
Getting There
Finding the crag: From Weaverville, head southeast on California Highway 299 for 6.1 miles to Douglas City. Turn right where California 3 branches off to the right, and proceed toward the town of Hayfork for 17.6 miles to Wildwood Road. Turn left, following Wildwood Road for 5.4 miles to a dirt road on the right signed "Natural Bridge 1." Wind up this narrow dirt road, then turn downhill onto a spur road on the left and follow it across a shallow ford to a parking area with old shed. From the picnic area adjacent to the parking area, take the level trail on the right to reach the actual natural bridge. To reach most of the established climbs, take the left-hand path uphill from the picnic area, reaching High Rock near the foot of Gray Wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Natural Bridge / High Rock
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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