38 Special
Mid-range problem among eight routes at ATF Boulder.
- V4-5
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Is 38 Special open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It doesn't name 38 Special, so check the source for the area it covers.
China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026
Park closure covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
Park alert covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area
As of · Source: NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of eight boulder problems catalogued at ATF Boulder, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from V2+ to V6.
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