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Elevation: 1,049 ft 320 m
GPS: 37.65291, -83.72495
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Shared By: Luke Stefurak on Dec 21, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek
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This cliff still hosts an amazing variety of grades with steep climbing on in-cut plates. The best part is that almost every line warrants 4 stars! Make sure to checkout Breakfast Burrito, Whip-Stocking and Check Your Grip.

New routes are still being added in the incredible amphitheater at the far right of the crag.

This crag initially named for its instant access. This was before the roads were closed by the oil companies. Regardless of the closure it is still a quick hike from the parking lot. DO NOT DRIVE UP THE OIL ROAD OR PARK AT THE CLIFF.

Getting There Suggest change

From the Drive-By/Bob Marley/Chica parking lot, continue down the main driving road for a short bit (~100ft). When the road splits, take the road forking off the right that goes up a hill. Continue on this road and stay right at the fork(s), taking the lower road with the 'Shackle Rod' sign. The approach trail and crag will sit on the left side of the road. About 10-15 minute walk, total. Drive-By and Bob Marley are connected via a trail along the cliffline.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Drive-By Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 1,000
Breakfast Burrito
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 649
Fire and Brimstone
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 845
Whip-Stocking
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 315
Spirit Fingers
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 444
Check Your Grip
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 199
Hakuna Matata
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 15
Crimps and Bloods
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 30
Beer Belly
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 98
Spank
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 71
Easy Rider
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 55
Dirty Smelly Hippie
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 34
Kaleidoscope
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 19
Angry Birds
Sport
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a
 17
Thug Life
Sport
5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
 7
Supercharger
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Breakfast Burrito
 1,000
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Fire and Brimstone
 649
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Whip-Stocking
 845
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Spirit Fingers
 315
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Check Your Grip
 444
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Hakuna Matata
 199
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Crimps and Bloods
 15
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Beer Belly
 30
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Spank
 98
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Easy Rider
 71
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Dirty Smelly Hippie
 55
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
Kaleidoscope
 34
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
Angry Birds
 19
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
Thug Life
 17
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a Sport
Supercharger
 7
5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a Sport
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