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Saddle Peak is located in the Santa Monica Mountains and is made up of a collection of small sandstone crags, bolted for sport climbing. A 25 minute hike gets you out to the main climbing area. A north-facing wall, known as "Corpse Wall" is the main climbing wall in the area and features climbs upward of 70 feet. Best times for this trip are summertime evenings featuring some of the best sunset views found anywhere in California!
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From an ancient sandstone delta, these clay flats were cracked and tilted upwards by tectonic collisions under the Santa Monica Mountains a few million years ago to form what is now a climbers playground.

Hike & Climb: Saddle Peak

Meet Your Guide

Paul Reid

Hi! I'm Paul.

I’m the founder of Type One Outdoors, and have been living with T1D for 37 years.
I’ve been climbing since 2009 and guiding for a number of years now.
I am certified with the American Mountain Guides Association as a Single Pitch Instructor and a NOLS certified Wilderness First Responder.

What to Bring

Prepare a small backpack (about 10-15 litres in size)
Remember to bring with you all the supplies you’ll need for the day including medications, low treats, backup meter, lunch, snacks and water (1 litre but perhaps 2 in the summertime)

There will be a 25 minute hike in from our parking area.
Trail runners are perfect.
Flip-flops or Crocs may be a little questionable on this terrain.
Hiking boots are good.

Remember, there’s no restrooms at the parking area or the climbing area (nature’s latrine) and there are some secluded spots.

Since we will be exposed to the elements:
Sun protection, and wind protection are the main things to consider (layers are the way to go)
In the winter it can get chilly, so a beanie and puffy will be great additions.
The summertime can get toasty out there in the sun.
For summer trips, I’d add a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, lip balm, sun hoodie
Evening trips are spectacular, don’t forget a camera.

What's included

  • Climbing Helmet
  • CLimbing Harness
  • Safety Equipment & Ropes
  • Climbing Shoes

If you have your own climbing gear, please feel free to bring it.

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For Diabetic Climbers:

Bring any medications you might need for the day, including insulins. I will bring an assortment of handy refrigeration gadgets to keep all our medications temperature controlled for the day.

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