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Donner Way & Sierra Avenue

The friendly Riverside Quarry.

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Benjamin Chapman

Apr 16, 2014

“The adventure begins here!”

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Photo by Steve Cox

Chris makes a clip at the Riverside Quarry

Cambria Ortega on the popular Tangerine Dream (5.11a), Riverside Quarry. Photo by socalbolter.

Double Rainbow at the quarry...Riverside Quarry, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

The quarry is a multiple use recreation area.

Trailside sunflowers, Riverside Quarry

Josh Higgins on Taboo (5.12c), Riverside Quarry.

Overview showing the various sectors (double click for better viewing), Riverside Quarry

A touch of color, Riverside Quarry

Brad Singer midway up Agony Arch (5.11b), Riverside Quarry

Fox at Riverside Quarry. This one waited until climbing commenced, then stole the belayer's lunch.

Original Sin, 11b, Riverside Quarry<br>
Photo: Louie Anderson

Looking at the Riverside Quarry from Shadow Rock Park ft. the next generation of climbers (no longer a scrapyard)

Map. Approx locations of areas.

Panorama, Riverside Quarry

Packing up at sunset.

"If nothing else, believe in art", Riverside Quarry

Checker Fiddleneck (Amsinckia tessellata), Riverside Quarry

TJ Tacos - for all your pre/post send calories

A zipline for the kids at Shadow Rock Park, Riverside Quarry

Riverside Quarry in full bloom.<br>
Taken on 3/24/2017

You can't go wrong with TJ Tacos

This original guide had 24 climbs and most were nailing routes!

the Quarry from up high

Say hello to my little friend. Wildlife in quarry.

Hmm

Waiting for high tide, Riverside Quarry

Tangerine Dream rap.

A partial view of the escarpment from the "Schoolhouse Rock."

Let the fun begin.

Donner Way & Sierra Avenue

The adventure begins here!

The friendly Riverside Quarry.

Some new boulders and lots of dirt on Schoolhouse Rock

[[Slab City]]105903874

A partial view - Slab City in the foreground extending to The Alcove in the distance, Riverside Quarry

Winter climbing at it's finest, Riverside Quarry

Big changes to the area, Riverside Quarry

Art comes in all forms...

[[Right of The Roof Area]]105903886 with the bright orange streak in the middle called Tangerine Dream

The approach, Riverside Quarry

Agony Arch (5.11b), Riverside Quarry

Contact Louie Anderson at socalbolter@cox.net for a copy of his guidebook

The setting deviates so far from the norm that i somehow appreciate the "vandalism"

Fun to speculate the history here

The Quarry has a unique charm

Some "dope" bouldering below the cliff.

One of the few cracks at the Quarry

One of two vehicles broken into on 5/03/09. A visual reminder to not leave valuables in your vehicle.

Spring is in the air, Riverside Quarry

Beautiful pinkish hue of a sunset at the Quarry.

Nice summer day

California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), Riverside Quarry

Super aesthetic and friendly area!

Climbers' Guide: Riverside Quarry

Vanessa on a good route left of Whammy. Don't remember the name, probably 11b or so.<br>
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Photo: Steve Cox

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