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Elevation: 1,605 ft
GPS: 33.84151, -117.16667
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Big Rock is located in southern part of Lake Perris State Recreation Area. While other small developed slabs surround Big Rock, most of the routes are found on the main wall, containing about thirty routes. Of these, less than 5 are cracks, with the balance being bolted face routes. The rock quality is very good, and with the routes facing northwest it gets lots of afternoon sun.

The routes are low-angled, with generally more than ample bolted protection. It is a great place for beginners and novices. Most all belays are three-bolt set-ups, all of which were replaced with stainless steel hardware in July/August of 2018. While most of the routes can be done in one pitch, some have bolted anchors midway, allowing one to practice belay switch-overs. There is some bouldering around the base of the rock, with more still on the surrounding hillsides.

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Access to Big Rock is via Hwy 215 exiting on the Ramona Expressway, heading east towards Lake Perris. About 7 miles down the road on the left is an unmarked park entrance road, called Bernasconi Rd. Left here leads to a self-pay station. 

Parking in the park is steep at $10.00 per vehicle, or one can park about 1/2 mile out of the park on Bernasconi and walk in for free.

Once in the park, hike left through the picnic area on a paved service road for about 1/3 mile until Big Rock becomes apparent on the left hillside.

History of Big Rock

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A great historical link about Big Rock can be read here;msg=373143#msg373143 courtesy of Don Chambers,. Comments by some legends of the sport that many would not have guessed climbed at Big Rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Big Rock Area

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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 97
The Trough
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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 74
African Flake
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 48
Crater Maker (aka Dark Side of t…
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 48
Left Flake
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 37
Right Flake
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 35
Welcome to Big Rock
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 6
Welcome to Lakeview
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 49
Boogaloo
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 36
Boogaloo Direct
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 38
The Roof
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 33
The Shroud
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 53
Frontal Lobotomy
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 49
Mind Bender
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 34
Edger Sanction
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 26
Let it Bleed
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Trough Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 97
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad
African Flake Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 74
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad
Crater Maker (aka Dark Side… Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 48
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad
Left Flake Main Slab > Main Slab - Upper
 48
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Right Flake Main Slab > Main Slab - Upper
 37
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Welcome to Big Rock Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 35
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Welcome to Lakeview L-Slab/Lakeview Slab
 6
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Boogaloo Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 49
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Boogaloo Direct Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 36
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
The Roof Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 38
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
The Shroud Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 33
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Frontal Lobotomy Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 53
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Mind Bender Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 49
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Edger Sanction Main Slab > Main Slab - Lower
 34
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Let it Bleed Main Slab > Main Slab - Upper
 26
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
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