Mission Gorge Climbing
8.9 • Park
Rock climbing area offers 60-80 routes with a mix of top rope, lead, and trad climbs ranging from 5.2 to 5.14 difficulty. Trails are easy-going and lead to outstanding summit views of nearby cities and ocean. The site feels quiet and spacious, with a friendly climbing community and occasional wildlife like rattlesnakes and bees.
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"The views from the top are amazing."
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"The views from the top are amazing."
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"I found the climbing here to be fantastic."
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Good to know
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The gates to the parking lot close at sundown, which is 7 pm in summer and 5 pm in winter.
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Watch out for rattlesnakes and bees while at the site.
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Some trails are overgrown, so wearing pants or leggings is suggested.
8803 Father Junipero Serra Trail #8727, San Diego, California, United States
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