The Crystal Groove

Ojai, California

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    6 active alerts in Los Padres National Forest; most severe: Road Use Restriction - Sycamore Cyn Rd to Pfeiffer Beach

    USFSPosted Jan 30, 2025 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 66°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for bouldering

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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The Crystal Groove

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About this route

One of 38 boulder problems catalogued at Enlightenment Ridge, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from V0 to V10.

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