Marble Caves
Marble Caves in California has 3 climbing routes with sport and trad options.
- 3 routes
- 5.8 – 5.11a
- Sport · Trad
Is Marble Caves open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Marble Caves, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-07 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Marble Caves is a climbing area in California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest, within the Hayfork Ranger District. It is managed by the Forest Service and sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Main Tower and Mystery Tower each about 0.1 mile away. The area draws climbers with a mix of sport and trad routes, and the closest campgrounds, Forest Glen Cg-F and Hell Gate Cg-F, are within 2 miles. The climbing at Marble Caves is best suited for those comfortable with sport climbing, as two of the three listed routes are sport, and one is trad. The YDS grades run from 5.8 to 5.11a. The routes are The Groove (5.8), Horseplay (5.10a) and Flaking Out (5.11a). Campsites and trails lie close by. Forest Glen Cg-F is 1.3 miles away and Hell Gate Cg-F is 1.8 miles away. The South Fork National Recreation Trail is 2.5 miles off, and Pickett Peak Trail is 3.8 miles away.
Routes (3)
3. Dream Wall(1)
4. Sunset Wall(2)
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