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Pyramid Rock Bouldering

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Routes in Pyramid Rock

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	Pyramid Crack 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a V0 4 R
	Unknown Highball V0 4 X

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Elevation:	3,115 ft	949 m
GPS:	37.22773, -122.09596 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK CLOSURES; The sandstone around Castle Rock is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged (like Donkey Dong and countless others) due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT CASTLE ROCK during or after rain.

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.

Description

This pyramid-shaped rock is quite tall and houses the classic Pyramid Crack highball. There is another highball on the exact opposite face of the crack.

Anchor bolts were replaced with modern glue-ins and stainless steel chain in 2023.

To get off of the Pyramid after climbing Pyramid Crack or the other highball, climb down a slabby crack until you can reach a tree. Stem between the tree and the slab for the last few moves.

Getting There

Pyramid Rock is near the Magoos and Castle Rock. Continue on the loop trail and you'll eventually go right to the base of Pyramid Rock. You'll know it when you see it.