Do not drive into the Quarry. Not even if you see other climbers driving in. You will be ticketed $150 for trespassing. Climbing here is fine, just park on the street.
Jack flashing Leviathan (5.11d). photo by socalbol...
Description
The Roof Area of the Quarry is home to a variety of fairly long vertical to slightly overhanging routes as well as several that breach the massive roof system which hangs overhead. Routes here range in difficulty from 5.11b-5.13a with most in the 5.12 range.
Recommended routes here include Delirious (5.11b), Nostalgia (5.11c), Leviathan (5.11d), Swank Nostalgia (5.12a), Vendetta (5.12b), Hanging by a Thread (5.12c), The Zone (5.12c), Trepanation (5.12c), False Alarm (5.12d), Triple Trouble (5.12d) and Mojo (5.13a).
Getting There
Most easily approached from below via the good trail that leads to the Right of the Roof Area and walking left. It's also possible to hike up the trail at Slab City's right end and then head right past the Left of the Roof Area.
A few funny moves off the ground lead to the crux above the 3rd bolt. Some easier ground leads to a long move and more fun climbing. A final crux at an undercling leads to a short crack and the anchors....[more]
Roof Area
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