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The Towers

California > San Diego County > S San Diego County

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.

Routes from Left to Right

5.13 8a 29 X- 30 E7 6c
 1
● Toe In
Trad, TR
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 1
● Split Decision
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 1
● Global
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 3
● Barrett Lake Towers entrance roa…
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Toe In
 1
5.13 8a 29 X- 30 E7 6c Trad, TR
● Split Decision
 1
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
● Global
 1
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Barrett Lake Towers entranc…
 3
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

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5.13 route called Toe In.
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