The Philosopher's Stone  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  2,700' Lat, Long:  38.7804, -122.7202 Map Page Views:  367. Good page?    Administrators:  Aron Quiter, M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Giulio on Aug 4, 2012 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

BETA PHOTO: Photo Credit Scott Fong.

Description 

A lone prow of volcanic rock right off the side of Socrates Mine Road. Please let me know if there is already a name for this rock. I don't know how much climbing has gone on here in the past, but there is some serious potential for sport routes, especially on the back side of the formation. The rock is still dirty (depending on the exposure), and there is still a lot of loose rock, especially atop the formation.

Getting There 

From Middletown, head up CA-175 toward Cobb Mountain for 3.8 miles, then turn left onto Socrates Mine road. The Philosopher's Stone is 2.4 miles up on the right hand side of the road, no climber would ever miss it. Park, and start climbing!