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The Towers Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in The Towers

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	Barrett Lake Towers entrance road crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Global S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Split Decision T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Toe In T,TR 5.13 8a 29 X- 30 E7 6c
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Elevation:	2,311 ft	704 m
GPS:	32.62791, -116.70638 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Kinh Mui Ten on Dec 23, 2023 · Updates
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Description

The crag is southeast facing, with solid granite, and a decent concentration of over 40 climbs from 5.8-5.13. It offers everything from clipping bolts on well protected face climbing and sport routes, to thin gear on finger cracks, and chimneys/OW.

Getting There

Navigate to Barrett Mobile Home & RV Park on Barrett Lakes Road. A single lane, paved asphalt road heads west. A gate is located at approximately 32.6215118, -116.6956615. If it is open, you can proceed up the road, passing a short 5.9 crack and making a hairpin turn to end up facing southwest. Park on the right at the start of an abandoned dirt road (visible in satellite photos) at 32.62330, -116.70326.

Follow the dirt road until it ends, then continue uphill encountering overgrown braided trails and occasional abandoned water bottles and other detritus ("South County cairns") left behind by cross-border hiking enthusiasts. At some point you need to leave the coyote trails to break right towards the rock, crossing an obvious gully/drainage. Consider bringing pruning equipment for the brush and be prepared for occasional steep, unconsolidated dirt slopes.