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Summit Slab Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Summit Slab

Rocko's Route TR 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a

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Elevation:	2,503 ft	763 m
GPS:	37.92906, -122.57729 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jake Heller on Jun 3, 2024
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Access Issue: Park closed nightly from sunset to 7:00 am Details

The park is closed from sunset to 7:00 am, so be sure to leave before dark.

Always check the Mount Tamalpais State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471 for current information.

Description

Right near the East Peak Summit is an easily accessible slab just to the east of the fire lookout. It is right to the west of the northern formation and gives the climbers a much easier way to access the rock. At the top there are a few natural horns which can be used as anchors.

Getting There

I would climb to the fire lookout then descend down. While there are some goat trails up, I think it is MUCH easier to access from the top. You will find a small trail right between the northern formation rocks and the