BETA PHOTO: Williamson Rock viewed from Angeles Crest Hwy
Description
The Angeles National Forest, encompassing the San Gabriel Mountain range, is home to several sport climbing and bouldering venues. Elevations up to 7000 feet and a scenic alpine-like setting provide ideal summer conditions for Southern California's ever-growing climbing population.
Getting There
Most areas are accessed via the Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2) at the city of La Canada Flintridge from the west. Access from San Bernardino County from the east is currently unavailable due to the closure of the Angeles Crest Highway west of Wrightwood.
Originally bolted in 1990 an extension with a second seperate set of anchors was added in 2002. Long, sustained and powerful this route requires good core strength and the ability to pull down hard with good technique. Starting on a short slabby ramp to steep overhanging terrain on good flakes, crimpers and jugs to a short rest at the first set of anchors. Continue on for three more bolts on scary flakes to the second anchor....[more]
By Jordan Ramey From: South Pasadena, CA Jul 14, 2008
Roped climbing illegal in the Angeles National Forest? I certainly don't believe it, but some guy was harrased for it and threatened to be ticketed. Check out the thread on SuperTopo:
Angeles National Forest
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