Vent 5
Day TripMarin Coast
July 11, 2026 at 9:00am
Crag Plan
- Meeting spot
- Vent 5 Trailhead
- Meeting time
- 9:00am
- Types of climbing
- Sport Trad Bouldering
- Cost
- Free
- Sun Exposure
- Sun from mid morning on
- If you are running late
There is only one path for all the Vent 5 crags. If you keep walking on the trail you'll run into us
Archived trip. New participant signups are closed.
Description
This is a sport climbing area located on the Marin Coast. It's a beautiful location right on the water. When the weather is nice its a great spot.
Most of the anchors need to be led up to. A handful of harder routes at Motown can be set from the top.
The rock can feel a bit sharper than other places and can take a bit of getting used to. Go slow and by the end of the day your skin and balance will have adjusted.
This location gets busy on the weekends. So lets meet earlier and try to get on the wall before the crowds descend.
If you are lucky you'll see dolphins, whales or seals here. Keep your eyes open!
Required Gear
Make sure to bring climbing shoes, helmet, harness and a belay device.
We'll need a few people to bring ropes, quickdraws and anchor gear. If you have some great. If not, no need to purchase just for this trip.
Grades
Easier than Yosemite or Tahoe. A 5.10b here might feel like a Yosemite 5.8.
Poison oak
There is a lot of it for the first 10 minutes of the approach. Keep a lookout. Maybe bring extra water and wipes to clean off if you brush up on some.
Long clothes are a good idea.
Weather
Currently looks foggy and a bit cold. If the sun comes out it'll be nice though.
Bring layers!
Optional gear
Having a clip stick is nice to protect a ground fall though not strictly required as bolting is usually reasonable.
Sunscreen, water and food are also good ideas. Possibly bug replant at certain times of the year.
Parking
It fills up quick here. If it's full there are a few other parking areas but you'll have to walk on the highway. Carpooling is recommended.
Bathrooms
There aren't any at this location. It can also be hard to find a place to go at the crag given all the poison oak. Best to use the bathrooms on the way in.
Participants
| Participant | Climbing Skills | Bringing Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Mohit B. | Top rope and Lead | Rope (60m), Quickdraws and sport anchor |
| Jaideep P. | Top rope | Rope (60m), Quickdraws and sport anchor |
| Christine L. | Top rope | None |
| Mik D. | Top rope and Lead | Rope (60m), Quickdraws and sport anchor |
| Nat B. | Top rope and Lead | Rope (70m), Quickdraws and sport anchor |
| Daniel H. | Top rope and Lead | Rope (70m), Quickdraws and sport anchor |
| Aleksandra J. | Top rope | None |
| Si Ying L. | Top rope | Rope (60m) |
| Finn P. | Top rope and Lead | Quickdraws and sport anchor |
Trip Coordinator
- Name
- Mohit Bhole
- mohitb.steam@gmail.com
Safety Reminder
Remember that Cragmont is not a guiding or teaching organization. Cragmont does not test or certify members or participants on their skills. As an organization Cragmont does not have any knowledge of the skills anyone on a trip has. Cragmont is a social base camp. We create a place where climbers can meet and get together.
Do not blindly assume that if there is a top rope in place it is setup correctly. Do not assume if someone offers to belay you, they are qualified to do so.
It’s solely up to you to decide if you should be trusting someone who:
- Is belaying you
- Has put up an anchor or rope you are climbing on
- Has placed proper protection in the rock (quickdraws, cams, nuts or bolts)
- Is giving you advice or instruction on climbing skills
You should have the skills ahead of time to decide if you can trust the skills of climbers you meet on a trip.
If any of this gives you pause or is new to you check out our How to think about safety on trips page.
Cragmont is not a teaching organization. It's a social base camp. We create shared spaces to connect with other climbers. We hope you'll exchange knowledge and learn from one another. However, Cragmont does not test or vet members. It's up to you to decide what knowledge is correct and what might lead to danger. If you are new to climbing, the best way to help with these decisions is to take classes from professional guides.