Roadside Crag

This area is bounded by signs reading "Public Access by Permit Only" MORE INFO >>> This area is managed by Redding Land Trust and is part of the Centennial Watershed State Forest (as far as I understand). Their website is, http://www.reddingctlandtrust.org and they can be contacted @ info@reddingctlandtrust.org Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

BETA PHOTO: This is one of the more prominent features in the ...

Description 

This is the East-facing crag located just South of the Resevoir (which is South-East of the town of Redding) by Newtown Turnpike. This is a wooded crag with routes in the 30-60ft length right near the road. The rock is good quality but does not see very much traffic and can be slightly dirty in some areas.

This area suffers from a poor selection of options for anchors at the top. Ideally someone would put in some bolts. The vegetation (small mountain laurel trees and shrubs) is sketchy at best for TR anchors and getting good gear is not easy. Until bolts are installed your best bet for setting up a toprope is lots of webbing or static line...like 40ft or so.

Getting There 

From route 15/Merritt Parkway take the Westport/Weston exit and go North on Weston Road. This becomes Newtown Turnpike - follow this towards Redding. The crag will be on your left - look for it and park at one of the parking areas just before the reservoir.

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BETA PHOTO: Another obvious feature to climb.

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