Overseeing the landscape is the patriarch of Mt. Woodson, The Uncertainty Principle. Some despise it while some revere it, but all respect it! From the gate, it is located about a half mile up the road, capturing the interest of all who pass by it. Continue up the road past the roadside route Don't Rock The Boat and take a left turn trail to easily access. The route involves stepping off a boulder on the right side climbing straight up to the top. The crux is getting past the initial moves. Highly recommended.
Protection
TR, bolts. Set-up is via a two bolt lead up the north face (low-angled face in the picture).
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Feb 12, 2006
At some point (maybe more than once) this route has been bolted for a lead. This was never deemed appropriate, and was always cleaned of such hardware. There is one old bolt left of U.P. which remains.
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Mar 22, 2006
Believe it or not, this route has seen a solo by climber Chris Knuth. Outrageous.
The TR access route actually has 2 bolts. Quickest way is to yard up on the bolt to get over the lip. 1 more bolt protects the face to the top. You can lower back down and clean it off, to save the trouble of your follower coming up.
By G.McCay From: San Diego, CA Apr 3, 2007 rating: 5.11c
That "yard up" start actually goes at 5.10b and the face at 5.6
By G.McCay From: San Diego, CA Jul 4, 2007 rating: 5.11c
Word had it "back in the day" that that "remaining bolt" was placed to aid in a hooking ascent of the entire face which started underneath the bottom apex that rests on the grounded stone. "Troy" and "Marty", out of Ramona, did a good job in bolting Uncertainty Principle in the late 80's, early 90's?. Too bad it was taken down, IMOHO!
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