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.
Really cool pockets lead to a crux that pulls you around a small roof. The holds are good, but are sometimes far apart and even after the roof you need to stick it out until the anchors.
Location
This route starts the same as Drilling Zona, but continues straight up from the ledges.