Riverside Quarry: it is not a wilderness area; in fact, it's a former quarry! So why is it one of the main sport climbing destinations in Southern California? Simple answer: excellent climbing. You will find the usual range of natural granite holds, as well as many features derived from quarry operations and... other human activities. Steep and demanding routes? Check. Old abandoned cars? Check. A good time? Check.
Riverside Quarry by Louie Anderson is a sport climbing guide for Riverside Rock Quarry, featuring over 300 routes in this newly revised 2nd edition in color. Written by the main developer, this guide shares the history and development of the cliff, color photos and topos, specific profiles of the best routes, score counters, standards, equipment, directions, and just about everything a visitor would need to know.
The Riverside Quarry has quickly become the region's leading sport climbing destination. Its line of cliffs offers superb climbing on steep, characteristic granite. Unlike other local areas, the routes here are long; many of them are over 100 feet long. You will find not only sport climbing but also some excellent quality crack challenges. With more than 338 routes to choose from, there is literally something for everyone.
All of this on a cliff located in the heart of Southern California and with one of the shortest approaches!
Specifications:
- Author: Louie Anderson
- Publisher: Louie Anderson
- Year of Publication: 2012
- Edition: 2nd
- Number of Pages: 200 in color
About the Author
Louie Anderson has been climbing since the age of 8. Over the years, he has done it all, from bouldering to big walls. However, his main interest lies in developing new routes, and he has developed many of the routes in this guide. He has also developed routes in areas like Frustration Creek and the Santa Monica Mountains; check out his guides for these areas as well!