Basalt Rimrock  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  90' Page Views:  17,587. Good page?    Administrators:  Peter Franzen, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Bryson Slothower on Mar 7, 2006 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed 64° | 45° 61° | 41° 61° | 41° 63° | 39° 61° | 37°

Seasonal Raptor Closure 2012 MORE INFO >>> For 2012 closure info, see smithrock.com/b2evolution/media/blogs/routes/eagle-closure-2>>> This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

First move before the dyno

Description 

The areas that line the top of the canyon above the Lower Gorge and below all the tuff hold a few gems. These areas are usually only climbed by classes looking to set up top ropes but there are also some great leads to be had. The area consists of The Practice Area, The Northern Point, and The Student Wall

Getting There 

on the rim of the basalt canyons.

The Classics

Featured Route For Basalt Rimrock

Woman In The Meadow 5.11a  OR : Smith Rock : ... : Left Side

Fun moves on big holds with good feet. This is the most popular, and the best, 5.11 at the point. Expect nice flow and a fun crux that is made much easier with good technique....[more]   Browse More Classics in OR