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Emergency Closure for Condor Nesting
The area within the following boundary is closed to public access for the protection of wildlife:
* From the summit of the Goat Rock formation (UTM E660722, N4038501) west following an unnamed ridge to a point due south of the Western Front rock formation (UTM E660328, N4038999) * From the Western Front rock formation north (UTM E660328, N4038999) and northeast, encompassing the Resurrection Wall formation to a junction with the Juniper Canyon Trail (UTM E660800, N4039401), 1/3 mi from the Juniper Canyon trailhead) * Along the southern side of the Juniper Canyon Trail to a junction with a ridgeline extending due north from the Goat Rock formation (UTM E660956, N4039214) * Extending south along the ridgeline to the summit of the Goat Rock formation.
The Resurrection Wall and Western Front formations, and the west face of Goat Rock are closed. The Juniper Canyon trail and the east face of Goat Rock remain open. All current raptor advisory areas remain in effect.
Signage has been posted at strategic locations.
Violation of this emergency closure (36 CFR 1.5(f)) or 16 U.S.C 1531-1543 is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not exceeding six months, or both.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.
The 150-foot pinnacle overlooking the reservoir dam. The rock is distinguished by the namesake "X" which is formed by two intersecting cracks on the face overlooking the reservoir.
The rock itself can be a little loose, especially on the lower half of the formation.
Getting There
Both the Rim Trail and the Moses Spring trail will get you there.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Tiburcio's X:
Very exciting, full-pitch climbing with a great view.Loose rock down low yields to even worse rock along the crack followed by much better rock up high....[more]Browse More Classics in CA