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Summit Rock Rock Climbing
Routes in Summit Rock
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Bolt Filcher S,TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Chancroid T,S,TR 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R |
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Crimps of Bel Air V6-7 7A+ R |
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Donuts with Buddha S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Double Cracks T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Enter Sandman S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Fecolagniac S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Glob of Shit S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Molar, The S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Rectalphobiac S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Ribbed For Comfort TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Rigormorris S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Roof Crack, The T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Shaolin Slab S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Skillsaw Gourmet T,S,TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Spung-Lick-A-Litus S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Tree Surgeon T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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University of Santa Clara Practice Climb 1 S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Urolagniac T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Wide Crack T,S,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Worm Belly S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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| Elevation: | 2,823 ft | 860 m |
| GPS: |
37.2408, -122.0978 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Access Issue: Trails are closed from sunset to 6:00 am.
Details
Trails close at sunset. Give yourself enough time to be back at your vehicle (or campsite if you're staying at one) before dark, or the rangers will fine you.
Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.
Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.
Access Issue: Reopened! Permit Required (see details)
Details
Nov 2015: "The land managers have asked that we stay off the climbs that go through the nest of the peregrine falcons - we have put tags on the anchors and the first bolts of the climbs. The climbs that are effected are:
Rectalphobiac
Glob of Shit
Double Cracks
The nest has moved each year so it might be different routes next season - we will move the tags and update you." - Matt from the Bay Area Climbers Coalition.
As of Oct 4, 2014, Summit Rock at Sanborn County Park is open seasonally to climbing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Around January 2015, if nesting activity is observed by park rangers, climbing may be closed or limited to permits again. The free permit system limits access to 35 people a day, subject to the results of an ongoing peregrine/climber monitoring program. Climbers can call the Parks Department reservation line at 408-355-2201, give their contact information, and receive the free permit immediately by email. Please remember to close all gates and observe all posted signs.
Rectalphobiac
Glob of Shit
Double Cracks
The nest has moved each year so it might be different routes next season - we will move the tags and update you." - Matt from the Bay Area Climbers Coalition.
As of Oct 4, 2014, Summit Rock at Sanborn County Park is open seasonally to climbing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Around January 2015, if nesting activity is observed by park rangers, climbing may be closed or limited to permits again. The free permit system limits access to 35 people a day, subject to the results of an ongoing peregrine/climber monitoring program. Climbers can call the Parks Department reservation line at 408-355-2201, give their contact information, and receive the free permit immediately by email. Please remember to close all gates and observe all posted signs.
Description
Summit Rock contains some really beautiful views of the San Jose area from the tops of the climbs. It's too bad that the bottoms of the climbs and often the interemediate ledges are filled with trash and broken glass from picnicers and partyers above. So, beware sticking your hands places you haven't seen if you're climbing a route for the first time, especially if it looks like the route hasn't been climbed in a while.
Made of sandstone, the slopey vertical and slab climbs that made up the summit rock are nearly all enjoyable. Some of the rock will crumble, and this isn't an area that should be climbed after a recent rain storm.
Nearly all routes are sport, though there are also few trad routes available.
Summit Rock does see some sun in the afternoon, though the lower belay areas are often in the shade.
Getting There
From the main Castle rock gate: Travel north in your car on Skyline Boulevard about a half mile. After passing the Los Altos gun club on the left (the have a large banner-like sign) you will see a large driveway on the right approximately a 1/4 mile later. There is a parking area 100 yards in.
From Skyline Boulevard and Big Basin: Travel south 1.5 miles until you see a large driveway on the left side. Pull in, and park 100 yards later. If you pass the Los Altos gun club on the right, you've gone too far.
From the Summit Rock parking lot: Approach time: 10 - 15 minutes. Follow the trail out of the end of the parking lot which will wind it's way gently uphill. At the fork, take the left fork (read the sign if you're not sure) and follow it uphill to the rock. From the top of the rock, follow the fence around to the right and downhill. Work your way around the rock following the dirt path.
From Skyline Boulevard and Big Basin: Travel south 1.5 miles until you see a large driveway on the left side. Pull in, and park 100 yards later. If you pass the Los Altos gun club on the right, you've gone too far.
From the Summit Rock parking lot: Approach time: 10 - 15 minutes. Follow the trail out of the end of the parking lot which will wind it's way gently uphill. At the fork, take the left fork (read the sign if you're not sure) and follow it uphill to the rock. From the top of the rock, follow the fence around to the right and downhill. Work your way around the rock following the dirt path.
Classic Climbing Routes at Summit Rock
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