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Submitted By: Matthew Fienup on Aug 17, 2006
Administrators: Mike Morley, andy patterson
Latitude: 34.1978  Longitude: -118.9635 
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Marisa Fienup climbs "the Beginning of the End" (5...


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OVERVIEW
Short, pumpy routes on steep, edgey volcanic rock. The location itself is beautiful in its own way--the endless rooftops of nearby trailer-homes and the abundant high-power electrical wires overhead give the place its own unique character. There are just enough quality routes to make it worth the hike.

While the area is technically a sport climbing destination, the rock quality is not good and loose blocks abound. Exercise caution when choosing which routes to lead. Nearly all routes can be approached fromm the ridge above and easily top roped.

WEATHER/CLIMBING SEASON
Hot in summer, cool in winter. Spring and fall are downright nice. The site is quick to dry out after spring showers.


Getting There 

From Hwy 101 in Newbury Park, exit Wendy Drive. Go west on Old Conejo Road, which parallels the freeway. Park in the Old Pepper Tree Playfield and continue down Old Conejo Road on foot.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Conejo Mountain:
Are You Happy in Your Work?   5.10a     TR, 50 feet   Mystery Science Theater
I Accuse My Parents   5.10a     Sport, 50 feet   Mystery Science Theater
the Beginning of the End   5.10c/d     Sport, 60 feet   Mystery Science Theater
Dues Servomachina   5.11d     Sport, 55 feet   Mystery Science Theater
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By Mike Morley
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From: Oakland, CA
Dec 15, 2006

The routes here are short, I mean, REALLY short. It's easy to tick a dozen routes in a few hours. In general, the rock quality is fairly poor, although the Beginning of the End is quite good. Worth visiting once or twice, but certainly not a destination area.

By Maidy
Sep 16, 2009

There are some serious access issues with Mystery Science Theater. It is currently impossible to access the cliffs without trespassing on private property. The residents have made it abundantly clear they are tired of trespassers. In light of the overall poor quality of the routes- I'd recommend avoiding it.