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Southwest Ridge

Name: Southwest Ridge
Rating: 3.5

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in West Temple

	Back Where It All Begins T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c A3+ R
	Big Lebowski T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Big Lie T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R
	Southwest Ridge T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, 4000 ft (1212 m), Grade III
FA:	1933, Newell and Norman Crawford
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Shared By:	Bruce Lacroix on Jan 5, 2016
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:

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Description

The crux is near the summit, A short 5.7 pitch with a few bolts.
Most of this route is a class 2 and 3 scramble with some class 4 and a short 5.7 pitch. Stay near the ridge.

6.5 miles round trip +/-
4,000' elevation gain +/-

Ratings range from 5.6 to 5.8 for this route.

Location

Hike cross country to the notch between Mt. Kinesava and West Temple.

To get to the start, find the Chinle trailhead in Springdale. This th is located in the Anasazi Way subdivision. Zion N.P. has a right of way here. Please stay off posted land.