Parking Lot Boulders Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Kimbrough Moore & Shannon Joslin

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This is the first boulder you see on the way up the hill to Castle Rock. It has some of the best lines in the area, and is an excellent place to start - or end - your day.

For Parking Lot Rock, walk south along the Castle Rock Trail from the old parking lot. In 20 feet, make a right on an unmarked trail by a sign that says “David Jay Berman Planted Trees” (go David!). You’ll arrive at the rock in 400 feet. For the Groundation Boulder, walk 200 feet down the Saratoga Gap Trail from the old parking lot. The trail passes along the side of the boulder. You c... Show more
This digital Parking Lot Boulders 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 Parking Lot Boulders days smoother, safer, and more dialed. This is the first boulder you see on the way up the hill to Castle Rock. It has some of the best lines in the area, and is an excellent place to start - or end - your day. For Parking Lot Rock, walk south along the Castle Rock Trail from the old parking lot. In 20 feet, make a right on an unmarked trail by a sign that says “David Jay Berman Planted Trees” (go David!). You’ll arrive at the rock in 400 feet. For the Groundation Boulder, walk 200 feet down the Saratoga Gap Trail from the old parking lot. The trail passes along the side of the boulder. You can’t miss it.

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Recent Ascents in Parking Lot Boulders

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ERIC WONG
@ericps
Groundation (aka Yabo Problem) v7
I thought this climb was too morpho a couple years ago, I must’ve grown
★ 4(v7, Solid)
8.16.2026
BENTON AKKA
@Ben.10
Groundation (aka Yabo Problem) v7
90° heat in the sun, fun times!
★ 5(v7, Solid)
8.10.2026
BRANDON NGUYEN
@toesinmyfeet
Rug Rat v2
Revenge on this one
★ 5(v2, Solid)
7.23.2026
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