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Mt.
Woodson
 Mt.
Woodson could
possibly be the best bouldering and toprope area in Southern
California. With hundreds of granite boulders dotting the hillside,
Woodson has it all. If you want to master cracks, from super
thin to super wide, go to Woodson. If you want to do mantles,
friction climbing, edging, low angle climbs, overhanging climbs;
go to Woodson. Many climbs require only a chalk bag and a pair
of shoes. Throw in a 100 ft. rope and a couple biners and slings,
and you can attempt almost everything. Bring a rack and you can
practice leading cracks to your hearts delight. For aspiring
big wall climbers, there are dozens of aid problems ranging in
difficulty from A1 to A4. Most of these are not in a guide so
you must either find someone who knows these routes or wander
aimlessly through the bushes.
Mt. Everest is a part of the Woodson climbing
area. It is the separate hillside southeast and across highway
67 from the main Woodson hill. It can be accessed at a pullout
along highway 67 about one mile south of the normal Woodson parking
area.
Rexrodes is a rather obscure part of the Woodson area that
is approached via the Rexrode Trail. This is a separate trail
from the main road that winds up Woodson proper. It can be accessed
at a pullout along highway 67 about one mile south of the normal
Woodson parking area.
Access Issue : None known
How to get there
: Mt. Woodson lies along highway
67 between Poway and Ramona. Park about three miles north of
the Hwy. 67 Poway Rd junction in the vicinity of the state forestry
fire station. A short dirt trail passes through the trees until
it hits a paved road which winds all the way to the top of Mt.
Woodson.
Types of Climbing
: Bouldering, Toprope, Trad Lead,
Aid Practice
Number of Routes
: Over 500 problems are listed in
guide books. Many more surely exist. Most are boulder and toprope
problems. Many of the cracks are leadable and a few face leads
can be found too.
Ratings :
5.0 to 5.13
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Recommended Guide : |
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San Diego County Climbing Guide
by Dave Kennedy |
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