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McCain
Valley
McCain Valley is a vast BLM recreation area in eastern San Diego
County. Lots of land, lots of camping (in designated areas),
lots of boulders, and sometimes lots of off-roaders in the Lark
Canyon area.
McCain Valley is mainly
a bouldering area but there are some bolted leads on the semi-famous
Lowenbrau Pinnacle. Lots of potential exists for putting up new
boulder problems if you're the first ascent type.
Access Issue : None Known
How to get there
: Head east on I-8 until the 94/Campo
exit. Turn right and go 1/2 mile to Old Highway 80. Turn left
and drive east just under 2 miles to McCain Valley Rd. You should
see a sign that says McCain Valley Recreation Area. Turn left
(north) onto McCain Valley Rd. After 1 mile the paved road becomes
a good qualtiy dirt road. Lark Canyon campground is about 4 miles
up the road. Lowenbrau Pinnacle is a few miles farther up the
road.
Types of Climbing
: Bouldering, a few bolted leads,
and a few mixed (gear and bolt) leads
Number of Routes
: many boulder problems, 20 or so
bolt and gear leads at Lowenbrau if you feel like the hike.
Ratings :
5.7 to 5.12+ Boulders, 5.8 to 5.11
leads
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Recommended Guide : |
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San Diego County Climbing Guide
by Dave Kennedy |
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