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Riverside County Climbs

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CarlosKaaos · · Corona,CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 40

Anyone know of any other climbing areas close to corona,ca besides mt rubidoux , box springs, and the quarry??

Climbs Things · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 20

Yeah, I do happen to know of many climbs near Corona.

If bouldering is what you want, try exploring some of the hills near La Sierra University. Good stuff, if you find it.

Obscure trad? Try this, 33.875400, -117.495802

Jan Tarculas · · Riverside, Ca · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 917
Climb-it wrote:Yeah, I do happen to know of many climbs near Corona. If bouldering is what you want, try exploring some of the hills near La Sierra University. Good stuff, if you find it. Obscure trad? Try this, 33.875400, -117.495802
have any photos of that area/routes? I use to live really close to there in Lake Hills Reserve...still pretty close of la sierra
Jan Tarculas · · Riverside, Ca · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 917
CarlosKaaos wrote:Anyone know of any other climbing areas close to corona,ca besides mt rubidoux , box springs, and the quarry??
how close is close?
Climbs Things · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 20

Unfortunately, I don't have any photos.

The bouldering is really fun, especially for the area. One boulder in particular, is pretty high quality. 33.875400, -117.495802
The line out of the cave is a V3. The line that traverse the lip rightward is a V4. Both share same exit.

The obscure trad spot is pretty chossy, but well worth the visit if you live in the area. There are a few routes left of the water fall. 5.0-5.10 short stuff, maybe 40'?

CarlosKaaos · · Corona,CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 40

Wow awesome! I knew about the waterfall i've actually been climbing there about 2-3 times a week. This is the closest area to my house i know for climbing. But I seriously thought that me and my climbing buddies were the first to climb this area, mostly because there has been no evidence of climbers, such as chalk or bolts, and since i am there so much ive never seen any climbers. Ive only done a toprope left of the waterfall. A 35m rope is a PERFECT length i arrive at the top create an anchor with 2 black CAMP tricams,1 BD cam and a back up with a sling girth hitched around a small block . Then rappell down to a poison oak surrounded belay spot. Cant really lead trad on this specific route so i was thinking about bolting it. That being said. Ive never bolted before and have a question on the rock type ther..?? Also what "obscure trad" were u talking about??

Climbs Things · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 20

Its been several years since I've been to that waterfall, but I lead three different climbs left of the fall, and top-roped a couple short face sections. I don't know if I hold the the first ascents, but doubt it.

Left of waterfall:

Right to Left; 1)Left facing corner 5.7 (led on gear)
2)Face climb just left of corner climb 5.10? (TR)
3)Another thin face climb that starts on a higher ledge 5.10+ (TR)
4)Right facing corner/ I recall this being a fun jam crack, kinda short 5.8 (led on gear)
5)Easy jam cracks lead to a steep tight hands buldge 5.10+ (led on gear)

Hope you can understand my descriptions. Can't remember much details.

I wouldn't bolt anything. The only sections with no graffiti are the climbing routes. Bolts might inspire these vandals to figure out how to utilize ropes to claim new territory.

Jan Tarculas · · Riverside, Ca · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 917

Have you Bouldered in what the locals call "backyard boulders" in Moreno valley off of pigeon pass/Frederick st?

CarlosKaaos · · Corona,CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 40
Climb-it wrote:Its been several years since I've been to that waterfall, but I lead three different climbs left of the fall, and top-roped a couple short face sections. I don't know if I hold the the first ascents, but doubt it. Left of waterfall: Right to Left; 1)Left facing corner 5.7 (led on gear) 2)Face climb just left of corner climb 5.10? (TR) 3)Another thin face climb that starts on a higher ledge 5.10+ (TR) 4)Right facing corner/ I recall this being a fun jam crack, kinda short 5.8 (led on gear) 5)Easy jam cracks lead to a steep tight hands buldge 5.10+ (led on gear) Hope you can understand my descriptions. Can't remember much details. I wouldn't bolt anything. The only sections with no graffiti are the climbing routes. Bolts might inspire these vandals to figure out how to utilize ropes to claim new territory.
I might be going there today.Ill take pictures of all the possible routes you described, and check back with you..
CarlosKaaos · · Corona,CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 40
Jan Tarculas wrote:Have you Bouldered in what the locals call "backyard boulders" in Moreno valley off of pigeon pass/Frederick st?
No i have not, how tall are the boulders? I dont usually boulder.I mostly top rope and only done about 3-4 lead climbs.. 5.8 is my limit for right now, although i can barely do 5.10 at the gym, but i think the gym is quite a bit easier(correct me if im wrong).
CarlosKaaos · · Corona,CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 40
Climb-it wrote:Its been several years since I've been to that waterfall, but I lead three different climbs left of the fall, and top-roped a couple short face sections. I don't know if I hold the the first ascents, but doubt it. Left of waterfall: Right to Left; 1)Left facing corner 5.7 (led on gear) 2)Face climb just left of corner climb 5.10? (TR) 3)Another thin face climb that starts on a higher ledge 5.10+ (TR) 4)Right facing corner/ I recall this being a fun jam crack, kinda short 5.8 (led on gear) 5)Easy jam cracks lead to a steep tight hands buldge 5.10+ (led on gear) Hope you can understand my descriptions. Can't remember much details. I wouldn't bolt anything. The only sections with no graffiti are the climbing routes. Bolts might inspire these vandals to figure out how to utilize ropes to claim new territory.


Ok so i ended up climbing there yesterday and took a few pics, but not of all the climbs you mentioned. same order, right to left..

left facing corner

Face climb left of corner climb??

same face climb different angle

these are the two "routes" ive been top roping the green one HAS to be that jam crack you mentioned

me toproping:)
Climbs Things · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 20
The Red line is the 5.7 left facing corner. It finished on face. The yellow and blue are TRs 5.10ish?

Red is TR that starts on ledge. Although I start on face in orange.

My blue line might be something to. The 5.8 jam crack is left of your top ropes.Not included in your photos. Maybe 15' to the left. The cool crack buldge is left of that slightly.
FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

Very colorful rocks. Might as well paint those red and blue lines on the rock!

CarlosKaaos · · Corona,CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 40
Climb-it wrote: My blue line might be something to. The 5.8 jam crack is left of your top ropes.Not included in your photos. Maybe 15' to the left. The cool crack buldge is left of that slightly.
ok got ya...the red 5.7, ive thought about doing it but its pretty wet and mossy right now.maybe it was fairly dry when you climbed it?
and if that wasnt the jam crack you were talking about then i got a pretty good idea where it is then..its more like 20-25 feet to the left..15 feet to the left of the top ropes is just a small scramble that leads to the top of the rock face....anyways awesome and thanks for the info!
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