Goat Rock Beach  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Lat, Long:  38.4467, -123.1264 Map Page Views:  22,498. Good page? (2 likes)    Administrators:  Aron Quiter, M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Aron Quiter on Feb 10, 2003 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 68° | 41° 64° | 43° 68° | 45° 73° | 45° 66° | 43°

This is a pretty Sweet 5.9

Description 

Sitting above and on the ocean, Goat Rock is a great place for boudlering and top roping. There are a few trad routes, but it's not a place you should head if your entire day is planned around being a trad monkey.

This is a gorgeous place, and all bay area climbers should make their way out to Goat Rock at least once. The routes are quite varied in difficulty, from 5.2 to V10, as are the styles of climbing.

The rock, as most other bay area locations is a random assortment of beautiful rock, blues, reds, greens, whites and black. There will more information on the geology of the area as time allows.

Climbing is free, as are the waves.

The bouldering routes are all walk offs, and most of the climbing routes you will need to lower off.

The only downside of the existing routes in some poeple's minds could be that you've got to climb an exposed 5.2 30' to get to the top of the rock!

Getting There 

From the South:

To access Goat Rock, take the 101 to Petaluma, where you should take the East Washington street exit. Head over the freeway and through town. This will turn into Bodega Avenue after a little while. Continue on Bodega Avenue for 26 miles to the coast, where it will become highway 1. Go north through the town of Bodega Bay along the coast. After approximately 9 miles, you will see the sign and eventual left turn to Goat Rock Beach.

The Classics

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Mid-Term V0  CA : SF Bay Area : ... : Sunset Boulders

Starts near the right hand side follows the crack up. Corresponds with number 4 on the picture. Once you have this crack nailed move on to "Final Exam"....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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