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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 17, 2010 - 02:27pm PT
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Has anyone on ST climbed here? I love the place, but have not been in years. Here are some pics / maps. Please do not copy, these are all copywritten. I just can't stand not talking about it anymore. BUY "BIGFOOT COUNTRY CLIMBING" FROM ADVENTURE'S EDGE IN ARCATA & EUREKA, CA.
The cliffs are a good winter spot. As long as you don't mind camping in an icebox of a canyon. The cliffs are sunny almost all day, though. So get your ass out of the bag and up to the sun and you will love it. Wierd locals, pot-drama, and falcons along with the ocasional bored ranger wondering what's up can all be looked forward to. FUN,fun, fun. Other than some falcon closures, it is legal to climb here.
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Nov 17, 2010 - 02:33pm PT
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That place looks awesome!
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2010 - 02:39pm PT
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The Nov.-Dec. 2010 Deadpoint Magzine has an article called "Cali-Lime" about sonora area limestone???!!. Mostly about basalt! I was like, come on!! The real Cali-Limestone is at the far north end of the state.
-Paul H.
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Nov 17, 2010 - 03:06pm PT
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over 7 hours of driving from San Jose...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Nov 17, 2010 - 03:10pm PT
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Wow! That looks as good as european limestone.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 17, 2010 - 03:34pm PT
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depending on Traffic, I hear, KAro...
Really nice photos!
The guidebook is the bomb, by the way, daphne bought a copy in our Redwood terror trip.
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bringmedeath
climber
la la land
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Nov 17, 2010 - 03:38pm PT
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Wow, that is only 2.5 hours from my house! Will have to check that out sometime.
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2010 - 03:39pm PT
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Google directions to Limestone Bluffs:
**Driving directions to Limestone Bluffs,Cecilville Rd, from Arcata CA on HWY 101.
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1. 2 hours 39 minsCA-299 E and CA-96 E
117 mi
From Arcata, CA
1. Head east on 7th St toward A St
0.3 mi
2. Turn right at Union St
0.3 mi
3. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Samoa Blvd
0.1 mi
4. Take the ramp to Crescent City
0.4 mi
5. Merge onto US-101 N
2.1 mi
6. Take exit 716A to merge onto CA-299 E toward Weaverville/Redding
37.8 mi
7. Turn left at CA-96 E
22.9 mi
8. Turn right to stay on CA-96 E
21.5 mi
9. Turn right at Salmon River Rd
17.2 mi
10. Turn left to stay on Salmon River Rd
499 ft
11. Take the 1st right onto Cecilville Rd/Forks Salmon P O Rd/Negro Creek
Continue to follow Forks Salmon P O Rd/Negro Creek
499 ft
12. Continue onto Cecilville Rd/Forest Route 10N04
Continue to follow Cecilville Rd
5.1 mi
13. Turn right to stay on Cecilville Rd
Destination will be on the left
8.8 mi
**Driving directions to Limestone Bluffs,Cecilville Rd, from Weed CA on INTERSTATE 5.
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2 hours 8 minsGazelle Callahan Rd and Cecilville Rd
71.3 mi
From Weed, CA
1. Head northeast on Eureka Way toward W Lake St
164 ft
2. Take the 1st right onto W Lake St
253 ft
3. Take the 1st right onto Main St
410 ft
4. Turn right at N Weed Blvd
0.6 mi
5. Merge onto I-5 N via the ramp to Portland
2.5 mi
6. Take exit 751 for Edgewood toward Gazelle
0.2 mi
7. Turn left at Edgewood Rd
0.2 mi
8. Turn right at Stewart Springs Rd
0.4 mi
9. Continue onto Old Hwy 99
7.0 mi
10. Turn left at Gazelle Callahan Rd
24.8 mi
11. Continue onto Route 3
2.1 mi
12. Turn left at Callahan-Cecilville Rd (signs for Cecilville/Forks of Salmen/Somes Bar)
5.8 mi
13. Continue onto Cecilville Rd
2.1 mi
14. Continue onto Callahan-Cecilville Rd/Fh 903
9.9 mi
15. Continue onto Cecilville Rd
Destination will be on the right
15.7 mi
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2010 - 03:42pm PT
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The snow sprinkled peaks in the background of a few pix is the Trinity Alps, with "forever-first" unreported trad granite ascents.Wander in and rope up.
Or....clip and grin on the roadside limestone.
Donini, it's in the guide I left at your house.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Nov 17, 2010 - 04:00pm PT
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I sit here and suffer some real sh#t posts so that a rare jewel of a post like this gets seen. Awesome! Thanks for the great photos and info.
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wildone
climber
Troy, MT
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Nov 17, 2010 - 04:07pm PT
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Didn't Mitrovich and Stanley do some FAs out there?
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Disaster Master
Social climber
Born in So-Cal, left my soul in far Nor-Cal.
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2010 - 04:12pm PT
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Yeah, a couple routes / projects. Others from shasta / Redding contributed, as well as Humphrey, Chemello, Wanden, Wilson, and others from the Arcata area on the coast. It is a jewel in the rough country of nor-cal. France without the ambiance.
Awsome!
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Nov 17, 2010 - 05:48pm PT
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How many routes are up there? What kind of difficulty spread?
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flying monkey
Trad climber
mount shasta, california
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New guide available, includes Lover's Leap Limestone of Nor Cal, 30 miles east of Cecilville. Available at www.shastabasecamp.com
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James
climber
My twin brother's laundry room
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Sep 25, 2011 - 08:45pm PT
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This place looks ok.
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Dec 15, 2012 - 05:31pm PT
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A little bump for cecilville this place looks awesome! thanks for the killer photos disaster master. r.i.p.
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 15, 2012 - 05:40pm PT
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I never found anyone to go out there with.
It's a good crag, but off the beaten path. Did anyone ever climb that steep thing below the road, down by the river.
I live in Bishop, but a good part of my heart is still in Trinity County.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 15, 2012 - 06:11pm PT
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That looks like a slice of France or Spain. Beautiful.
RIP, Paul. You're not forgotten.
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Dec 15, 2012 - 06:43pm PT
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When I look at those photos I want to pack my stuff and head out
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