Riverside Quarry Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 965 ft | 294 m |
GPS: |
34.0169, -117.41657 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Isaac Tait on Dec 30, 2006 · Updates | |
Admins: | C Miller, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
The majority of the Quarry is west facing, so the seasons dictate when is the best time to climb. In the summer you can climb until noon. In the winter it’s best to climb in the Agony Arch area in the morning and the rest of the crag in the afternoon. When it is really windy a few climbs in Slab City are protected. Weekends can get really busy and noisy, but there are so many climbs here that crowds are sparse.
The quarry consists of very high quality granite and has many unique features due to the early quarrying operations. A lot of the climbs have key holds reinforced with glue and more than a few climbs have holds drilled or chipped. Most of the routes are over 100 feet, some with as many as 24 bolts. This is mostly a sport climbing area, with chains or other suitable anchors at the top of almost every climb. Many routes can be done with 10-12 quickdraws, though.
If you are looking for an afternoon of fun climbing on good rock this is your ticket.
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Getting There
From Redlands and points east: Take the I-10 West to the I-215 South, then West on 60. Exit Valley Way/Arnold, turn right then another right on Sierra.
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