Climbing Waterman Area from near Camp Valcrest

Routes: 6
Problems: 4

Photo by Hugo Perez

Approach

Park at one of the two turn outs on the right after Horse Flats (Three Points/Christian Camp) and Camp Valcrest (You can also park at John Henge and cross the road, if you park there you can sometimes keep an eye on your vehicle from the crag which is a plus). Walk up to the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). It's more of an old road than a trail. Find the Source 005 water box and head of the ridge just to the south (the ridge is easier than the gully/streambed). To get to the lowest bolted crag it's about 750 foot gain and about .35 miles from the parking areas.

That approach is best for the lower bolted crags. If you're bouldering it's also possible to get to the ridge line walking from Three Points, past Fic Tree, and up the back. Also, if you use the map, I have a bunch of old fire roads marked. You can also use those to wind your way up.

The straightaway between Camp Valcrest and the 6,000 foot gate.