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DescriptionThis small area just east of Ryan Campground is home to a good collection of crack and face routes on variable quality rock. Approaches are fairly easy and yet often enought to escape the crowds closer to the road. Getting TherePark in a large paved turnout midway between Ryan Campground and Hall of Horrors/Saddle Rocks. A signed trail leads to Target Rock and then branches - right for Conrad Rock and straight ahead for the Oyster Bar and The Asylum. Approach times vary from 5-20 minutes from the parking area. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Oyster Bar Area:
The Jungle (aka Apocalypse Now) 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet Conrad Rock
Shock Therapy 5.10c Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet The Asylum
Heart of Darkness 5.11a Trad, 1 pitch, 40 feet Conrad Rock
The Oyster Bar 5.11b Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet The Oyster Bar
Split Personality 5.11d Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet The Asylum
Featured Route For Oyster Bar Area
 Visible from the parking area, this distinctive arete is perhaps the best route in The Asylum and fully worth the short hike to access it.The lower section is a balancy, sharp arete which gives way to an easier middle section. The crux comes at the very end with small edges on excellent rock, and while possible to "escape" left and make this a little easier, the better rock and moves lie straight up. Great rock, excellent position and engaging te...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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