Soron 

FA:  Wayne Arrington Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.9 [details] Length:  1 pitch, 85 feet Views: 268 page views Submitted By: pointy on Nov 20, 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

Lee passing the roof on Soron. Photo courtesy of L...

Description 

Double cracks immediately left of the bolted route (Measure for Measure, 11d) left of Much Ado About Nothing. Climb to a small ledge then jam, stem, and chimney up to a small roof. Turn this, then climb the steep but well protected headwall to a ledge with anchors.

The anchors are shared with Much Ado About Nothing.

The roof and headwall make this one of the best 5.9's at Smith.

Protection 

A few big cams (up to BD #4) could be useful but not necessary.

Location 

Lower Gorge, East Columns, across the river from Cruel Sister.