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Raptor Nesting MORE INFO >>> The west side of Window Rock has seasonal bird closure in the spring until June 15th- check for closure signs posted in the parking lot. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

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Description 

The prouder side of Window Rock, the west facing crag is a steep, bulging, over-hung, version of its back. With a handful of three star classics, this is a wall that should not be missed. Bring your A game, the west side can be rough.

The west side of Window Rock closes regularly for raptor nesting. Please watch and obey closures.

Morning shade / afternoon sun.

Getting There 

The next most significant formation set back and north from Parking Lot Rock. Follow the trail down and left of Parking Lot Rock toward a juncture that breaks hard left to the base of Window Rock.

The Classics

Featured Route For Window Rock - West

She's the Bosch 5.11c  ID : City of Rocks : ... : Window Rock - West

This is THE 5.11 sport climb at the City. It is a must do, if you can find 2 ropes and enough draws. :) The west side of Window rock is closed for the birds in the spring, so check for closures in the parking lot.This route is the first sport climb on the right side of the west face. Scramble up a low 5th class ramp system from the right side of the climb. There is a single belay bolt on the ramp. Follow 17 bolts through continuous 5.10 and 5.11 terrain, with a crux at 2/3rd's height comi...[more]   Browse More Classics in ID