Rock Climbing the San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area abounds with superb rock climbing, including hidden gems far from the crowds. From the Vaqueros 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 settled at the edge of the Consumnes River, Rock Climbing the San Francisco Bay Area covers the best climbing routes in the area. With detailed descriptions of routes ranging from popular to obscure, 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.