Basalt Rimrock

Seasonal raptor closure at Monument Area MORE INFO >>> Rock climbing is not allowed 1/4 mile either side of the Monument due to a nesting pair of Golden Eagles. The birds are using Staender Ridge as a perch therefore it is also within the closure area. The trail which is on the backside of the Monument is open to through traffic, but hiking is not allowed around the cliff faces. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

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

Torrid Zone 5.12a  OR : Smith Rock : ... : Left Side

Fun dynamic movement up a heavily fractured basalt face. A big move off the opening slab gets things started....[more]   Browse More Classics in OR