Indian Rock (across from Castle Rock State Park) Toprope, some sport -All Levels
Details
Hey Climbers
Let's Get Our on at Indian Rock in Sanborn County Park, which is across the street from Castle Rock State Park and main parking lot.
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Please send me a text at 415-401-5809 so I can manually add you to our WhatsApp Indian Rock chat (encrypted) where we will do all of our coordination and communication. if you do not get added to this chat you will not be able to go. sorry.
Climbing Genre/type of rock?Climbing Genre/type of rock?
Indian Rock offers short climbs on the west face up to 25' high and medium length climbs on the east face up to 60' high, with some routes bolted for sport, and all routes can be top roped. The rock is sandstone and features climbing on pockets, crimps and slopers that often feature... sandy holds!
Parking
Parking in the main CRSP lot is $10 unless you have a California State Parks Pass. Can park free on Skyline shoulder just south of old parking lot (across from Indian Rock trailhead) if you arrive early enough. Free WiFi and water and flush bathrooms by the ranger and bathroom building in the new parking lot; vault toilet (but no water) in the old parking lot.
What to bring?
Be sure to bring harness, shoes, belay device (ATC or Grigri), helmet,
Snacks/lunch, at least 1.5L of water.
The rock is shaded so sun protection is optional
mosquito protection may be needed.
Need between 3 to 4 ropes anchor building gear (as quickdraws (1 5.7, 1 5.10a, 1 5.11).
By attending this trip you and your guests agree to all the following items:
You understand that rock climbing and hiking to/from the rock can be dangerous and can result in serious injury or death
You understand that YOU are responsible for your own safety and for deciding whether to climb any particular route or undertake any particular activity at this event.
You agree that you and your guest will NOT hold GYCO, or its event organizer(s) responsible for any injuries you might incur due to negligence, ignorance, or complacency. You understand that this is not a guided trip and neither nor any of the other organizers or participants are a guide, Wilderness EMT or Wilderness First Responder.
Meet 8:30am at the CRSP main parking entrance. if you are not there by 8:45am meet us at Indian Rock crag.
Routes:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105734072/indian-rock
Note#1
If Castle Rock climbing school is teaching a class, we need to be quiet. mindful of our climbing gear and physical space around them.
Note #2
If the area is crowded we will go to Cliff falls or California Ridge
questions?