West Ship River Face

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

West Ship River Face

Description 

The Next Major formation past the East Ship. Varied collection of climbs on three sides of the prow-like formation.

Getting There 

hike past East Ship then cut up hill on a path.

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