Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
The Rostrum is a beautiful pillar of gray rock with sheer orange sections and beautiful crack systems. It is visable directly across from the Reed's Pinnacle area and is distinguishable by it's blocky summit. The climb to do is The North Face (5.11c), commonly called "The Rostrum," but also Blind Faith -- a burly crack system to the right, and the Kaukulator -- a short climb near the halfway ledge of the formation.
The Rostrum faces north and is a great shady spot in the summer heat.
Getting There
Take HWY 41 out of the Valley and follow it through a tunnel and on to a long stretch of stone wall. Park at the pullout along this wall or at a dirt pullout just past it. The descent trail begins at the west end of the wall and descends directly to the summit area, and then skirts steeply down the west side of the formation. The halfway ledge is visible through the trees, and shortly thereafter a series of three single-rope rappels takes you to the base. It would also be possible to approach via HWY 140 from the vicinity of the Generator Crack area.
[Hide Photo] Michael McKay on the Rostrum tyrolean.
[Hide Photo] Rostrum: flawless cracks + planes and planes and planes of pristine granite. There may be others as good, but no climb in the world is better.
[Hide Comment] Seasonal Climbing Closure March 1 - July 15
Thanks to many years of support from the climbing community, peregrine falcons have used the Rostrum to breed since 2001. This formation will be temporarily closed from March 1 - July 15. Peregrine falcons are most vulnerable during their breeding season and are easily stressed when humans approach their nests. Please help us respect peregrine falcons and golden eagles nesting in Yosemite by complying with seasonal climbing closures. Park biologists will begin surveys in March and reassess the closure when the falcon's nest site has been determined. Thank you for understanding.
Feb 28, 2024
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Thanks to many years of support from the climbing community, peregrine falcons have used the Rostrum to breed since 2001. This formation will be temporarily closed from March 1 - July 15. Peregrine falcons are most vulnerable during their breeding season and are easily stressed when humans approach their nests. Please help us respect peregrine falcons and golden eagles nesting in Yosemite by complying with seasonal climbing closures. Park biologists will begin surveys in March and reassess the closure when the falcon's nest site has been determined. Thank you for understanding. Feb 28, 2024