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Upper Theology Crag Rock Climbing

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	Beggar's Banquet S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Fade to Black S,TR 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Frizzle Fry S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Lazarus S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	No Man Knows the Hour S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Titanium Albatross S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Trial of Faith TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Trouble With Normal, The S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Unnamed (Water Jump Start) TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unnamed 5.12a S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Unnamed 5.9 S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	1,610 ft	491 m
GPS:	34.47591, -119.70418 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A short hike past the popular Seven Falls area. Upper Theology Crag touts some of Santa Barbara's most exciting sport climbs on interesting rock. The climbing tends to be dead-vertical to overhanging and on the difficult side (5.11 to 5.12). Most of the routes are in the shade all day so climbing is great year-round although it can even get quite cold in the winter.

Getting There

Hike up Tunnel Trail and head towards the junction of Inspiration Point. Once you reach Mission Creek and the junction for Inspiration Point, hike up Mission Creek till you reach some relatively easy bouldering/scrambling. Follow the creek, and just as you are about to reach the seven falls area, on the left side, there will be a steep path, with a questionable fixed rope, which will take you up the ridge line and then back down. The crag is on your right and has a large carving from the early 1900's at its base. Overall, the hike takes about 30-40 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Theology Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 6 ● Lazarus Sport 2 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 8 ● No Man Knows the Hour Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 6 ● The Trouble With Normal Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 4 ● Beggar's Banquet Sport