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Best Bay Area Routes

Rock Climbing the San Francisco Bay Area

by Tresa Black

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Paperback ISBN: 9780762786671 7 Dec 2014 226 x 156 (mm) 490g

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The San Francisco Bay Area abounds with superb rock climbing, including hidden gems far from the crowds. From the honeycombed sandstone of Castle Rock State Park to the Franciscan blue schist of Dry Creek Sea Crag, hard serpentine at Mount Tamalpais to the sparkling granite at the edge of the Consumnes River, this comprehensive guide covers the best climbing routes in the area.

With detailed descriptions of routes ranging from popular classics to obscure treasures, this fully updated guidebook describes hundreds of new routes and includes full color maps, photos, and topos, making it an indispensable resource for local and visiting climbers alike.