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Kiss of the Lepers Buttress Rock Climbing

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	Climb, The S,TR 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	First Kiss S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	French Kiss S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Groove Thang S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	3,048 ft
GPS:	44.372, -121.143 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	JohnK on Aug 24, 2006
Admins:	Kevin MP, Nate Ball, Micah Klesick History (Admin Only): Kevin MP edited this area Feb 7, 2020

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures Details

There are many seasonal raptor closures with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…

Access Issue: Kiss of the Lepers Buttress Closed Feb 1 - July 15, 2020 for Prarie Falcon nesting. Details

There are many closures due to raptor nesting with varying dates and specific boundaries. These generally effect The Monument, Kiss of the Lepers, Picnic Lunch Wall and/or Smith Rock group, and possibly elsewhere. These usually run from February to the beginning of August, but each closure is usually shorter than this, and is dependent on the birds' behavior. Check this site for details: smithrock.com/seasonal-clos…

Description

The Kiss of the Lepers Buttress is the distinct formation due north of Monkey Face featuring three huge blocks that staircase up from the river.

Getting There

After a long hike from the parking lot to where the trail forks at the west base of Monkey Face take the hikers trail downhill and north, descending slightly, until you reach the base of the first major formation - the beginning of Kiss of the Lepers Buttress.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kiss of the Lepers Buttress

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 199 ● First Kiss Sport 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 17 ● Groove Thang Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 13 ● French Kiss Sport 2 pitches
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 11 ● The Climb Sport, TR 4 pitches