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.
This short route provides a pump. Start up a detached flake to an obvious roof, with a couple good stances between stemming and jamming thru to the exit moves, which continue in the 5.10 range. Most everyone topropes this one from the two anchors on top the rim.
Location
From the ramp that leads down to N. Point, head right (climber's left) just around the first corner, past the downed tree.
Protection
Room for just a couple pieces, but you just gotta go...