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Big Ben Tower Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 2,707 ft |
| GPS: |
47.55194, -120.70335 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 1,556 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | Geoff Georges on Jan 28, 2014 |
| Admins: | Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters |
Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
This tower grabs your eye if you are hiking down the Snow Creek trail or over at Pearly Gates. It sits up and right of Careno Crag. There are a few ways up it, but the south face crack is the best.This slope is south facing and very hot if the temps are above 70 degrees.Also beware of rattlesnakes lurking under rocks on the trail.
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