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Temple of Sinawava Rock Climbing

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Routes in Temple of Sinawava

	Forbidden Corner 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c A4
	IdiOdyssey T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A2+
	Monkeyfinger T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Not So Secret Show, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A3 PG13
	Pulpette, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pulpit, The 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1
	Right Toilet Bowl Crack T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Seppuku T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Silverback, The T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Swoop Gimp or Be Dust T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C3
	Tourist Crack T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Unknown T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Unknown Left T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Wages of Sin T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A4
	Wrath of Rhan, The T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a A2+ PG13

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Elevation:	4,448 ft
GPS:	37.28494, -112.94922 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Joe Collins on Nov 4, 2002
Admins:	Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C Page Updates (admin only)

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:

nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/…

Description

The Temple of Sinawava contains the crags at the end of the Zion Canyon scenic road. There is a bit of cragging in the vicinity but the centerpiece of the area is the classic free route Monkeyfinger (5.12 IV).

Also of interest to climbers are the excellent bathrooms complete with flush toilets and running water.

Excellent hiking is also found in the area with the Virgin River Narrows a few miles up canyon along the river.

Getting There

Take the shuttle bus (or drive in the off-season) to the very end of the road. Monkeyfinger follows the darkly varnished corner (look for the slings on the anchors) on the southwest-facing wall about 100 yards down from the parking area.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Temple of Sinawava

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1 40 ● The Pulpit Aid 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C3 9 ● Swoop Gimp or Be Dust Trad, Aid 10 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 11 ● Unknown Left Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 71 ● Tourist Crack Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 104 ● Right Toilet Bowl Crack Trad 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A2+ 5 ● IdiOdyssey Trad, Aid 10 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 3 ● Seppuku Trad 4 pitches
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 118 ● Monkeyfinger Trad 9 pitches
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 7 ● The Silverback Trad 5 pitches