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Elevation: 2,212 ft 674 m
GPS: 34.4992, -119.7894
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Painted Cave hosts arguably three of the most well-traveled boulders in Santa Barbara. Only minutes from town and literally hanging over the road, ease of access alone makes this a popular "quick hit" destination.

Getting There Suggest change

From the 101, Take the 154 to a right on Painted Cave Road. You'll practically run into the boulders after about a mile and a half of 1st and 2nd gear meanderings.

From ordering a Tropical Fuzz at the Blenders in Five Points to being shoed up and warming up on the Hallway Traverse, it should only take about 10 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Painted Cave

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V-easy 3 PG13
 9
● Easy Street
Boulder
Hallway Boulder
V0- 4-
 38
● Street Corner
Boulder
Hallway Boulder
V0- 4-
 16
● Troy Lite
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V0 4
 19
● Hallway Traverse
Boulder
Hallway Boulder
V0 4
 30
● Arete of Troy
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V0+ 4+
 22
● No Knees
Boulder
Hallway Boulder
V1 5 R
 30
● Baby's Head
Boulder
Hallway Boulder
V3 6A
 39
● Heavy Traffic
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V3 6A
 27
● Old Soft Hsu
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V4 6B
 30
● Big Traffic
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V4 6B
 16
● Static Eliminator
Boulder
Hallway Boulder
V6 7A
 28
● Big Deal
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V8 7B
 20
● The Trojan Arete
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
V9 7C
 4
● Steve's Traverse
Boulder
Trojan Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Easy Street Hallway Boulder
 9
V-easy 3 PG13 Boulder
● Street Corner Hallway Boulder
 38
V0- 4- Boulder
● Troy Lite Trojan Boulder
 16
V0- 4- Boulder
● Hallway Traverse Hallway Boulder
 19
V0 4 Boulder
● Arete of Troy Trojan Boulder
 30
V0 4 Boulder
● No Knees Hallway Boulder
 22
V0+ 4+ Boulder
● Baby's Head Hallway Boulder
 30
V1 5 R Boulder
● Heavy Traffic Trojan Boulder
 39
V3 6A Boulder
● Old Soft Hsu Trojan Boulder
 27
V3 6A Boulder
● Big Traffic Trojan Boulder
 30
V4 6B Boulder
● Static Eliminator Hallway Boulder
 16
V4 6B Boulder
● Big Deal Trojan Boulder
 28
V6 7A Boulder
● The Trojan Arete Trojan Boulder
 20
V8 7B Boulder
● Steve's Traverse Trojan Boulder
 4
V9 7C Boulder
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The painted cave further up the road past the boulders.
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