The Northern Formation
Northern Formation, The in California has 11 climbing routes ranging across 5 difficulty grades.
- 11 routes
- 5.4 – 5.10
- Mixed · Sport
The Northern Formation is a climbing area within Mount Tamalpais State Park in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits among a cluster of trails and climbing spots, with the Verna Dunshee Trail and the Mount Tamalpais climbing area both about 0.1 mile away. The area has 11 routes, with grades ranging from 5.4 to 5.10 on the YDS scale. The styles are split between sport and mixed climbing, with six mixed routes and five sport routes. East Ridge is a sport route at 5.4, and Sun Slab Center is a sport route at 5.10. The mixed routes include Big Crack on "North" / "East" Face at 5.6 and Sun Slab Left at 5.6. Other climbing areas close by are Lakeview Boulders and Spirits Wall, each about 0.7 mile away. The Northside Trail and the Temelpa Trail are hiking options within half a mile.
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