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“Rock climbing with spectacular views”
Indian Rock Park was a gift to the City of Berkeley from Mason-McDuffie Real Estate Company during its development of the Northbrae area. It was dedicated for park purposes in 1917. Dick Leonard, the “father of modern rock climbing,” and noted environmentalist David Brower, founder of Friends of the Earth, learned rock climbing and developed their mountaineering techniques at Indian Rock. Brower used this special knowledge to prepare training manuals during World War II, which proved critical in enabling the 86th Regiment of the U.S. Army to surprise the Germans at Riva Ridge in the North Appennines in Italy, the major action disrupting German lines in southern Europe.
Through eons of gliding sunsets and powdery hugs, many climbers have revered the history and the glory of bouldering at Indian Rock. Today marks the moment for Mortar Rock to receive a bit of... Read more
** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** OK, there's got to be at least a dozen of these so-called rock parks in the Berkeley Hills, most of which... Read more
Mortar Rock Park is the middle of three interesting rhyolite outcroppings here in the Berkeley Hills. most people find Indian Rock Park on Google maps and come to see it. But be sure to also check... Read more
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