Explore this area in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Elevation: 3,069 ft 935 m
GPS: 38.65119, -122.61473
Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views: 19,535 total · 247/month
Shared By: Ed Henicle on Nov 14, 2019 · Updates
Admins: Aron Quiter, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
Page Updates (admin only)

Description Suggest change

Sport climbing on lava pockets, huecos, and knobs. Short approach from Bubble.

Getting There Suggest change

From the Bubble, head west on the Far Side trail and turn left after 200 ft (just before the Far Side cairn). Blind Man's Bluff is another 300 ft west. Crags is clearly visible looking west from Bubble.

18 Total Climbs

Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU!

Location: Blind Man's Bluff Change
Type:  to 
Quality:
Pitches:
Sort by:   then:
 

Classic Climbing Routes at Blind Man's Bluff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 55
● 3 Blind Mice Left
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 39
● 3 Blind Mice Center
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 20
● The Pinnacle
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 30
● Riding with Mary
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 81
● Abracadabra
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 28
● Dirty Boots
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 41
● 3 Blind Mice Right
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 32
● Little Dreamer
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 41
● Tiny Dancer
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
● Hobnobs
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 36
● Baby Driver
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 19
● Siesta de Los Biceps
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 30
● Calistoga Rodeo
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 9
● New Potato
Sport
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
● Sweet Potato
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● 3 Blind Mice Left
 55
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● 3 Blind Mice Center
 39
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● The Pinnacle
 20
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Riding with Mary
 30
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Abracadabra
 81
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Dirty Boots
 28
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● 3 Blind Mice Right
 41
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Little Dreamer
 32
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Tiny Dancer
 41
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Hobnobs
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Baby Driver
 36
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Siesta de Los Biceps
 19
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Calistoga Rodeo
 30
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● New Potato
 9
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
● Sweet Potato
 7
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
More Classic Climbs in Blind Man's Bluff »

Sun & Shade Suggest change

Sun Angles Details:
Routes Mostly Face: Southeast · South · Southwest
Sunny Roughly 10am to 4pm during high season
6am
8pm

Weather Averages

High
 
Low
 
Precip
 
 Days w Precip
 
Prime Climbing Season
J F M A M J J A S O N D
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Add New Photo Drop down
Photos

Blind Man's Bluff Crag
Blind Man's Bluff Crag
 1

5 Comments

Sort by: Oldest Drop down
Newest Oldest Popular
loading