Trad · California
Trad in California
2 operators across California. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped trad routes
28,753
459 crags
Rated 4.5+ on Google
2 of 2
Cities
2
Best season
Year-round
Operators
Trad operators
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Crags
Where to go trad climbing in California
- Crags with trad climbing in California
- 459
- Routes and problems at them
- 28,753
Crags with the most routes
- Yosemite Valley1,505 routes · 5.1–5.14c
- Central Joshua Tree1,068 routes · 5.0–5.14a
- Hidden Valley Area842 routes · 5.0–5.14a
- Tuolumne Meadows835 routes · 5.0–5.14a
- Highway 50 Corridor823 routes · 5.3–5.13b
Crag data: OpenBeta, released into the public domain (CC0).
Resources
More to explore in Trad
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
How to place trad climbing gear
Altus Mountain Guides
How to place and judge trad climbing gear including Nuts, Hexes & Cams.
JB Mountain Skills
How I learned to place trad gear I'd trust with my life
Dave MacLeod
Learning to Trad Climb: Part 2 - Placing rock protection
DMM Wales
Trad Climbing Basics- Placing Your Nuts!
BetaClimbers
How to place trad gear on lead
Noah Kane
Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
How to Choose a Climbing Harness: Fit, Type, and Features Explained
May 2026
From Gym to Crag: Making the Leap to Outdoor Climbing
May 2026
Essential Gear for Outdoor Lead Climbing: Your First Setup
May 2026
Sport vs. Trad vs. Alpine Climbing: Which Discipline Is Right for You?
May 2026
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