April 13, 2012

Bouldering Ring Mountain


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Tiburon, CA

My newest favorite bouldering spot...just across the bay. It doesn't get much better than this--beautiful views and an unobstructed fall zone.

I needlessly got lost on the way over, when actually, this is just a quick jaunt from San Francisco. Take the Paradise Rd. exit off the 101, and continue on Paradise Rd. until you get to Taylor (which is not a through street). Don't let the residential area throw you off. Ring Mountain is an open space preserve with access points at the top and bottom of the hill. When you see a bunch of parked cars on the side of the road, you'll know you're in the right place. The parking that's closer to bouldering is at the top of the hill in a residential neighborhood via Taylor. How lucky some people are to have this spot in their backyard!


There are two great spots for bouldering at Ring Mountain: Split Rock and Turtle Rock. Split rock has some easy free climbing, and a nice spot to set up natural anchors for sport routes. Turtle rock has the gorgeous views and a variety of interesting traverse and high top outs. The rock has enough interesting features to keep you occupied.

 

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