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Elevation: 4,311 ft
GPS: 36.16118, -115.44733
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Shared By: Matt McMurray on Apr 25, 2006
Admins: Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc, Justin Johnsen
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

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Looking for afternoon sunshine? This little gem sports only a few routes in the 5.10 to 5.11 range. It is generally protected from the wind, yet in the sun making it popular in the winter months. This is a good stopping point on the way to the Stratocaster or Running Man walls. Be sure to check out "Quicksand" (5.11d) for a fun climb with some variation.

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After leaving the parking lot via the trail to the south, you will hike over the first ridge. Look north (left) and you will see the well-protected alcove up an embankment. Head down into the wash immediately after your feet leave the white sandstone, before you reach the trail leading to the Pier, and well-before reaching the "mushroom" boulder. Climb-up the waterstreaked slope until you reach the routes. I like this crag, as it is only a five minute walk until you reach the climbs.

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Classic Climbing Routes at California Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 67
Far Cry From Josh
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 51
Cal. West
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 35
Just in from L.A.
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 50
Quicksand
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
Serious Leisure
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Far Cry From Josh
 67
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Cal. West
 51
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Just in from L.A.
 35
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Quicksand
 50
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Serious Leisure
 5
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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