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Navarro Beach Boulder

  • Grade context: US
  • Photos: 2
  • Ascents: 6

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Description

The large slabby boulder sitting towards the southern end of Navarro Beach. As the "tide line" running horizontally around the boulder shows, the sand level can move up and down 6 feet or more - at times of high sand the boulder is barely worth climbing on, while at low sand it can get quite highball.

For the most part the problems are easy (VB or easier), but the rock is reasonably solid and the landings usually sandy and soft (though driftwood can collect around the boulder). While definitely not a destination, it's a very picturesque place to cruise about on some nice stone if you're in the area.

For those who don't like highballing, there is a huge, rusty boat anchoring contraption on top that could probably be used as a top rope anchor. It's a fair way back from the edge though, so bring long slings or a second rope.

Approach

Park in the Navarro Beach parking lot (can be exceptionally busy - best to arrive early), then head left down the beach. The boulder is unmistakable.

Routes

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Thin slab left of the crack.

Obvious crack.

Over the little bulge right of the crack.

4th class slab just left of the arete. Be gentle with the tafoni - it's snappy.

Sit start just right of the arete. Hard move or two on nice textured slopers / pinches, then jugs to the top. Could probably make up some harder variants / eliminates here.

Traverse the boulder left to right. Could be harder to the right of 'South Face', but that wall is currently (2017) very unpleasant to climb on due to fires having been lit underneath it.

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Selected Guidebooks more Hide

Author(s): Evan Wisheropp

Date: 2022

ISBN: 978-1-938393-46-4

Wolverine:
A compact yet comprehensive guide, Redwood Burl introduces climbers and boulderers to the extensive vertical opportunities in northwest California.
  • Provides approach times
  • Features beautiful color photos, helpful maps and icons depicting sun and rain aspects

Author(s): Kimbrough Moore, Shannon Joslin, Leo Popovic

Date: 2022

ISBN: 9798218007959

Edgewalker Entertainment:
A comprehensive guide to the greater Bay Area of California, Golden State Bouldering provides readers with info on the outdoor bouldering around San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz.
  • Describes 1,600 boulder problems with hundreds of color photos, maps, GPS coordinates and hand-drawn illustrations

Author(s): Toby Evans

Date: 2021

ISBN: 9781493045464

FalconGuides:
Hiking the State's 15 Peaks Over 14,000 Feet. Developed for every skill level, the FalconGuides Climbing California's Fourteeners lays out plans and logistics for making your climb a positive experience—no matter how many summits you've reached.
  • California's 15 peaks over 14,000 ft. are becoming more popular, and this book provides essential information for taking them on
  • Each mountain is broken down based on the technical skills needed so you know what to expect
  • Details for each climb include a list of recommended equipment, how to prepare for rapidly changing weather and trail conditions, and a general timeframe needed to summit

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