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Steve Canyon Area Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 4,200 ft | 1,280 m |
| GPS: |
34.0194, -116.1671 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | C Miller on Jul 12, 2002 | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
The Steve Canyon Area lies along the western edge of The Outback and to it's east is the large open area that characterizes that area.
Steve Canyon, the namesake of the area is the most popular spot here and within it's sheltered canyon walls are a number of quality routes worth seeking out.
Watanobe Wall faces Park Blvd. and offers a fair number of mostly crack climbs with a minimal approach.
The Hot Tub is another crag facing the road with a mix of crack and face climbs on it's sunny flanks.
Cereal Cliff is fairly overlooked although it's many routes are not especially inspiring.
Getting There
Cereal Cliff, The Hot Tub and the Watanobe Wall are most easily approached by parking along Park Boulevard in any of several paved pullouts adjacent to the rock and following trails to the base of your chosen crag.
- Approaches take from 5-10 minutes usually.
Steve Canyon can be approached from Hidden Valley CG by walking north along the west face of the Old Woman using a well-worn trail which leads directly to the mouth of Steve Canyon proper.
- This approach takes about 5-10 minutes depending upon which portion of Steve Canyon you plan on visiting.
Additionally, it's also quite easy to access Steve Canyon from The Outback proper by heading west along the north side of The Blob and then south past the east face of Sidewinder Rock, circling around the southern end of that formation to arrive at the mouth of Steve Canyon.
Classic Climbing Routes at Steve Canyon Area
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