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Marisa Fienup, of Ventura, California, climbs the ...

Description 

This is the next main rock down the path from the observation tower, and it holds some easier climbing than the nearby Oberman's Rock. You will find some beginner climbs in the 5.3 - 5.7 range, and also a few other tougher climbs up to a 5.11a.

You this rock also faces primarily southeast, so you will find yourself in the sun until it passes over the nearby hillside.

All routes should be top roped, though you could probably trad lead some of the easier routes. All routes can also be walked off, and access from the top is most easily achieved walking southward from the top of Oberman's Rock .

The gently overhung 5.10b eastern face climb is an excellent sustained workout, and the arete just to the left of the east face is a great 5.9 jug haul.

Getting There 

From the parking lot, head .3 miles up the plank trail to just below the lookout tower. Instead of going right up the finished stone path to the observation tower, continue along the trail to the south.

Oberman's Rock will come into view shortly, it being the only severly overhung rock that is large enough to be more than a boulder problem.

About 25 yards later, there will be a narrow trail heading sharply downhill, which will take you to Oberman's rock.

Continue another fifty yards south, and you will find The Leaning Tower. Most of the climbs are around the corner from the view taken from Oberman's Rock.

The Classics

Featured Route For Leaning Tower, The

Southern Face 5.5  CA : SF Bay Area : ... : Leaning Tower, The

Climb the featured face of the south side of the Leaning Tower using all the holds you can imagine. This is a great route for beginners, as there are a few spots where finding good grips is tricky. You can also climb it one handed if 5.5 is a little easy for you....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA