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Helios Boulder Rock Climbing

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	Anthem of the Sun T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Helios T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R
	Kissed by the Sun S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Praise the Rays S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Solar Cell TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sun Ra TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	1,723 ft	525 m
GPS:	33.8366, -117.1733 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Rebolting Complete! Details

CA State Parks officially reopened Big Rock to public access April 28th, 2018. After months of effort 53 anchors and 232 bolts have been upgraded to 1/2" X 2.75" stainless steel Powers 5-piece bolts and rings.

Description

This large boulder sits above the equestrian trail, on the hillside a few hundred yards south of Big Rock. The walls are northwest facing and south facing, with four bolted lines and several TR problems. The composition of the rock is the same as Big Rock, but the climbs are more about balance and traditional face holds, with little smearing. One nice departure from other climbs in the area, this boulder has a nice, fractured patina covering the upper section, just past the crux of most of the climbs. The hard routes are on the northwest face and west prow, "protected" with nice new “fresh” 1/2 SS bolts as of 2018 thanks to Brian Courtney and the ASCA. The moderates are on the south face and well-protected with new bolts and a great two-bolt rap anchor.

Getting There

To reach the Helios Boulder (clearly visible from the open area in front of Big Rock) follow the equestrian/hiking trail on the west side of the valley, up into the hills to the south. Cross three modern wood bridges (thank you Boy Scouts) and pass a park bench. At the last hairpin turn before the summit ridge, follow the faint trail left and up to the base of the boulder. Allow five minutes easy hiking from the base of Big Rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Helios Boulder

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 12 ● Praise the Rays Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 16 ● Kissed by the Sun Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Solar Cell TR
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R 4 ● Helios Trad