Switchback Boulders

 
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Northern California Bouldering, USA


Approach time: 1-5 minutes
Season: Spring Summer Fall
Number of problems: 20
Type of rock: Granite
Overview

Located inside a large switchback on the highway, these small clifflets and boulders have the highest concentration of problems on the east side of Sonora Pass. There are a lot of easier to moderate level problems with flat dirt landings within a one- to two minute stroll from the scenic parking area. The classic Dyke Dynamo is the only steep problem but a few other more challenging problems could be found with a keen eye and wild imagination.

Notable Bouldering Problems

Stripes V1*** and Dyke Dynamo V5***

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Ken Desjardines does Stripes V1!
Photo: Chris Summit
Rating # of Problems
V0 7
V1 2
V2 2
V3 2
V4 0  
V5 1
V6 0  
V7 0  
V8+ 0  
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