Climbing the Bay Area’s Geologic Past
Millions of years of slowly moving tectonic plates created a playground for rock climbers.
Category: Climbing
A Beautiful Line
Endria Richardson, once a climber, recalls communing with the sandstone cliffs of Salt Point State Park.
Pinnacles National Park, a Year-Round Oasis for Plants, Animals, and People
Volcanic drama, bat caves, diverse wildlife, roadless vistas: Pinnacles National Monument is definitely worth the trip.
School of Rock
Berkeley native Erik Vance first encountered the rocks of the East Bay hills as a teenager looking for excitement. For a century, geologists at UC Berkeley have used them to teach geologic mapping, in the process unraveling the complex geology of our hills. And for decades pioneering rock climbers learned techniques here that they took with them to the Sierra and beyond.
Climbing the Waves at Castle Rock State Park
The high ridges and sandstone outcrops at Castle Rock have fascinated adventurers from explorer George Vancouver to the pioneers of modern rock climbing. Prolific wildflowers, great views, and an 80-foot waterfall add to the allure.
