Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

 
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Bay Area Bouldering, California, USA


Approach time: 5-15 minutes
Season: Year Round
Number of problems: 50
Type of rock: Volcanic and Schist
Overview

Sugarloaf has been called The North Bay’s Castle Rock. Although it’s nowhere near as good in quality or quantity of bouldering to its South Bay compadre, the park does have a similar vibe. Well-maintained trails embraced by redwood forests lead you to almost every boulder in the park. The boulders are a mix of three different types of rock. The first type is a solid pockety volcanic and is the most common. Second is a softer knobby volcanic that is found at the Lower Canyon Trail Boulders. Third and least common in the park is schist. The boulder problems are on varied angles from short and steep to high and slabby.

Notable Bouldering Problems

Triangle Arete V1, Trailblazer V2, Buttercup V4, Fifth Element V5, Neptune V6

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Val and Holly Hike Canyon Trail.
Photo: Chris Summit
Rating # of Problems
V0 6
V1 11
V2 9
V3 8
V4 6
V5 2
V6 2
V7 2
V8+ 0  
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