Riverside Rock Quarry
Climbing Sections:
- Agony Arch area (3)
- Left of the Roof (9)
- Metro Sector (7)
- RIGHT END AREA (5)
- Right of the Roof (29)
- Roof Area (12)
- Slab City (11)
- Slander Sector (5)
- Slide Zone (2)
- Taboo Area (10)
- The Alcove (1)
- The Shield (8)
About Riverside Rock Quarry:
| This abandoned quarry, until recently primarily a practice aid-climbing wall, has been converted into one of Southern California's most intriguing sport climbing resources. The crag's specialty: super-long, single-pitch, bolted routes (up to 170'!), ranging in difficulty from about 5.8 to 5.14a, on highly featured granite. Because the wall has been subjected to blasting, development for sport climbing has necessitated a substantial amount of cleaning dangerous, loose blocks, and reinforcing some loose holds with glue. Stay off red-tagged routes, as these are in the process of being cleaned, and are not yet safe to climb. Be forewarned that the quarry has long been used as a dump, and as such, litter and graffiti abound. However, the lack of aesthetic beauty of the surroundings is more than compensated for by the superb and unique quality of the routes. |
| Nearest town or city: | Riverside |
| Directions: | From the 60 Fwy go north on Valley Way. Valley Way turns into Armstrong Rd. Make a right at Sierra Ave. and go about 3 blocks until you see dirt powerline road on left at end of housing area. Park on the street and walk into the Quarry. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&t=h&msid=103639594027438540344.00044fb87e2089b82270d&ll=34.016135,-117.421703&spn=0.01711,0.026436&z=15 |
| Latitude, Longitude: | 34.01770, -117.41593 |
| Access Issues: | ALL CLIMBERS MUST PARK ON THE STREET AND WALK INTO THE QUARRY (TEN MINUTES). |
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| When to Climb: | Autumn Spring Summer Winter |
| Quantity of Climbs: | Year |
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Forum Discussions (See all 53 posts )
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New Guidebook ? | socalbolter | 1 | Nov 19 2009, 4:03 AM |
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shoes left at the quarry | gregory_huey | 0 | Nov 08 2009, 11:05 AM |
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Quarry partner Nov 6, 7 or 8 ? | gregory_huey | 0 | Nov 04 2009, 7:20 PM |
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Quarry partner Oct 3 or 4 ? | gregory_huey | 0 | Oct 02 2009, 7:13 PM |
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topo help!! | gerglenroc | 1 | Oct 02 2009, 7:17 PM |
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Forgotten shoes at the Quarry | eliotac | 0 | Sep 18 2009, 7:38 AM |
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No trespassing signs | ggsnarr | 19 | Oct 04 2009, 8:02 AM |
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Booty gear found on Technicolor Tango | jsunmatthews | 0 | Aug 27 2009, 12:57 PM |
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Climbing shoes found... | badderbadger | 1 | Aug 23 2009, 7:04 PM |
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Stolen quickdraw | psykosoulja | 33 | Nov 05 2009, 7:13 AM |
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riverside question? topropes? | wbrooks12345 | 3 | Sep 17 2009, 2:09 PM |
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Memorial for Saul | Nate362 | 7 | Oct 02 2009, 7:02 PM |
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Found Sandals | Nate362 | 0 | Jul 05 2009, 1:41 AM |
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Multi-ton rock fell off Nostalgia | gregory_huey | 0 | Jun 25 2009, 9:09 PM |
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Vehicle Breakin at The Quarry | gregory_huey | 2 | Aug 19 2009, 11:42 AM |
