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Slate's Spire

Submitted By: Jeff Beckman on Mar 9, 2004
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Description 

Slate's Spire sticks out of the Pacific Ocean and is only accessible during minus tides and small surf so plan carefully. The rock is sandstone with some loose holds and be sure to watch out for crabs at the bottom. There is a little sandy spot on the beach that is good for setting up your hibachi.


Getting There 

Go north on Highway-1 about 65 miles. The parking area is between mile markers 7 and 8 in Monterey County. Hike south along the beach to get there.


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Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Slate's Spire:
Regular Route   5.5 R     Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
Poseidon Adventure   5.7     TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet   
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Tom Slater and Brandon Thau on top of Slate's Spire, May 2006.

Tom Slater and Brandon Thau on top of Slate's Spir...


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By Slater
May 24, 2006

It is 9 miles past Ragged Point.
The rock is solid and featured.
A classic!

By Andrew Carson
From: Wilson, WY
Aug 26, 2009

That is so funny -- crabs as 'objective hazard'! Are these Sally Lightfoots?