South Basin
South Basin in California has 11 bouldering routes across 9 grades.
- 11 routes
- V1 – V10
- Bouldering
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for San Bernardino National Forest.
Safety Alert - Falling Rocks at Bonita Falls
Agency alert covering San Bernardino National Forest · USFS · San Bernardino National Forest
Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering San Bernardino National Forest · Order 05-12-00-26-05 · USFS · San Bernardino National Forest
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South Basin is a bouldering area in the San Jacinto Ranger District of San Bernardino National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and camping spots, with Boulder Basin campground and the King Kong and Transmaniacon Boulder climbing areas all about 0.1 mile away. The area holds 11 bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale. Grades run from V1-2 up to V10, with the hardest route being The Tulip. The easiest are Big Greeny and Stiff New Boots, both around V2, and Boulder Basin Dyno is a V5. Black Mountain Railroad is V2-3. Boulder Basin campground is the closest place to camp, and Black Mountain (San Bernardino) is about a mile off. For a walk, Seven Pines is roughly 1.6 miles away. The San Jacinto - Santa Rosa Mountains Recreation Area, about 6 miles out, offers lake fishing.
Routes (11)
Big Greeny Boulder(2)
Bug Boulder(1)
Campsite 13 Boulder(3)
Campsite 19 Boulder(1)
Moroccan Boulder(1)
Railroad Boulder(1)
Tulip Boulder, The(2)
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