Corte Madera Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 4,383 ft | 1,336 m |
GPS: |
32.7555, -116.591 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Page Views: | 112,732 total · 555/month | |
Shared By: | mschlocker on Mar 27, 2008 · Updates | |
Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
A fine south-facing multi-pitch crag in San Diego county. Corte Madera has a history of both traditional and sport routes. The traditional routes will offer adventure with some en-route bushwhacking. The newer sport routes climb the clean faces of this impressive cliff. The climbs are most easily approached by hiking to the top of the cliff and rappelling to the base.
Getting There
From San Diego, head out East on I-8. Exit Buckman Springs and head South of the freeway. Right on Corral Canyon road (Morena Stokes Rd on Google). Park 4.9 miles up the road and hike in on a trail to your right (1.5-2 hours). If you have 4WD then continue up the road. Head right onto a dirt road at the first intersection and follow this to within a 1/2 hour of the top of the cliff. I'll have to verify all of this next time I head out there, please check a map.
** Google maps will suggest what looks like a faster route by getting off I-8 at Exit 45 towards Pine Valley but don't be fooled. You'll encounter a closed gate not long after passing under the freeway on Corte Madera Road. Be sure to follow the directions above.
Getting to lower routes, thanks to hard work by some fellow climbers:
The trail leading to the video dome base has been re-opened after many years of neglect as of Dec 26th 2017 It is now possible to approach video dome area and the solar slabs area as well as the main wall, without multiple rappels. The trail begins just past the saddle boulders and heads south towards a large Boulder then follow cairns down the hill traversing a few hundred feet below the El Niño formation. Enjoy the trail everyone.
** Google maps will suggest what looks like a faster route by getting off I-8 at Exit 45 towards Pine Valley but don't be fooled. You'll encounter a closed gate not long after passing under the freeway on Corte Madera Road. Be sure to follow the directions above.
Getting to lower routes, thanks to hard work by some fellow climbers:
The trail leading to the video dome base has been re-opened after many years of neglect as of Dec 26th 2017 It is now possible to approach video dome area and the solar slabs area as well as the main wall, without multiple rappels. The trail begins just past the saddle boulders and heads south towards a large Boulder then follow cairns down the hill traversing a few hundred feet below the El Niño formation. Enjoy the trail everyone.
Classic Climbing Routes at Corte Madera
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