Daytime Drama 

FA:  Type:  Sport Consensus:  5.11d [details] Length:  1 pitch, 90 feet Views: 144 page views Submitted By: Vernon Stiefel on Jul 11, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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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 

Technical and varied climbing on a column past eight bolts leads to the upper crack section of Morning Star. The crux comes between bolt #3 and #4. Reaching bolt #8 is somewhat contrived because you have to consciously avoid using the Morning Star crack on your right. The climbing quality, however, is excellent.

Location 

The bolted column adjacent to Morning Star on the Star Wall.

Protection 

QD's and optional gear to 0.5" for the upper crack portion of Morning Star. Beefy chain anchors are at the top.