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Corte
Madera Mt.
Corte Madera offers an excellent back country
experience that should not be missed. The main wall holds both
trad and bolted multi-pitch climbs that are 3 to 4 pitchs in
length. Surrounding satellite rocks also yield some good quality
sport climbing, mostly in the 5.10 to 5.11 range. The 1 to 1
1/2 hour hike to the climbs goes quickly. This south facing area
can get quite warm during the summer months.
Access Issue: Most of the main wall is closed
from Feb 1 to June 30 for bird nesting. Please respect this mandatory
closure. The sport climbs on the satellite rocks are still open
to climbing during this period.
How to get there: Take Interstate 8 east to the Buckman
Springs exit. Turn right and head south several miles to Corral
Canyon Rd. Turn on to Corral Canyon Rd and drive 4.9 miles to
a small parking area where the trail starts. Hiking time from
this parking area is 1 to 1/2 hours. (Note: this parking area
is not at the end of the paved road. If you have 4 wheel drive
you may continue to the end of the paved road and follow a couple
rugged dirt roads closer to the crag. However, the driving takes
almost as long as the nice hike so why rattle your brains).
Types of Climbing: Sport Lead (single and multi-pitch),
Trad Lead (single and multi-pitch), Toprope, some Bouldering
Number of Routes: 50 to 60 total, with 20 or
so multi-pitch routes on main wall
Ratings: 5.6
to 5.12
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Recommended Guide: |
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San Diego County Climbing Guide
by Dave Kennedy |
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