Glenbrook Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Boulders
Guide moderated by Dave Hatchett

ABOUT Glenbrook

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There are several quality satellite areas scattered around Glenbrook. Some of the areas are above the road on the steep hillsides and some are below the road near the lake. The approaches are mainly very short and it’s often dry in winter. The rock can be a touch grainy and sharp, but overall the climbing is well worth it. Several of the areas are adjacent to private property, so pay close attention to the details in this chapter to ensure you don’t stray onto private land.

Driving: From the California/Nevada Stateline border in South Lake Tahoe drive north on Hwy 50 for abou... Show more
This digital Glenbrook climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Glenbrook days smoother, safer, and more dialed. There are several quality satellite areas scattered around Glenbrook. Some of the areas are above the road on the steep hillsides and some are below the road near the lake. The approaches are mainly very short and it’s often dry in winter. The rock can be a touch grainy and sharp, but overall the climbing is well worth it. Several of the areas are adjacent to private property, so pay close attention to the details in this chapter to ensure you don’t stray onto private land. Driving: From the California/Nevada Stateline border in South Lake Tahoe drive north on Hwy 50 for about 9 miles to the Glenbrook area. Glenbrook is also about 3.8 miles from Spooner Summit if you're coming from the other direction. There are several different places to park for access to the boulders, so look for exact parking and approach directions in the beta boxes at the start of each sub-section on the following pages.

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JUSTIN FOXHOVEN
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Rasta Pop v3
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★ 1(v3, Solid)
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