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Collins problem

V10, Boulder,

Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
FA: Jim Collins
California > San Francisco B… > S Bay Area > Castle Rock & S… > Castle & Sanbo… > Castle Rock Loop > Parking Lot Rock

Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK CLOSURES; The sandstone around Castle Rock is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged (like Donkey Dong and countless others) due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB AT CASTLE ROCK during or after rain.

Access Issue: Trails are closed from sunset to 6:00 am. Details

Trails close at sunset. Give yourself enough time to be back at your vehicle (or campsite if you're staying at one) before dark, or the rangers will fine you.

Always visit the Castle Rock State Park website parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538 for fairly current official information.

Description

to the left of deforestation. high start on two crimps and go straight up.

Several variations exist which can make this route slightly easier or harder. You choose.

Protection

boudlering pads

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Bruce Morris
Soulsbyville, CA

Jim Collins did this problem when he was going to Stanford in the early 1980s. Dec 10, 2017