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Isaac Rock Climbing

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Routes in Isaac

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Tricks of the Trade T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b C2

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Elevation:	6,643 ft	2,025 m
GPS:	37.245, -112.97351 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Dave Levy on Feb 27, 2003
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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

Isaac is the middle formation in the Court of the Patriarchs, with Abraham on the left and Jacob on the right. Isaac has several long mixed aid/free routes on relatively good sandstone.

Tricks of the Trade AKA Tricks of the Tramp is the classic route on Isaac.

The approach to Isaac is straightforward and takes about one hour.

An involved descent (a day in itself) down slabs to the northeast entails multiple rappels to gain the drainage between Isaac and Jacob. A total of approximately 11 rappels is required for the decent.

Getting There

From the T-intersection of Zion Canyon Road-Mt. Carmel Highway, the Court of the Patriarchs pullout is approximately 1.7 miles. Hike toward the Virgin River, cross the bridge, and follow a climber's trail to the base of the formation.