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Parched Cat Cliff (aka Cox Rocks) Rock Climbing

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Routes in (1) Parched Cat Cliff (aka Cox Rocks)

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	Cox Rocks T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cretin's Retreat T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Edgewise S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Ferret's Dead, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Half-n-Half aka Hack Attack T,TR 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Lonesome Crowded West T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Oriface T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Physical Abuse T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Snowbirds T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Three Fingered Hack T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures Details

JULY 5 UPDATE FROM PARK MANAGEMENT:

ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!

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…

Description

This wall lies downstream of the rest of the West Side columns. It's often passed over in favor of the magnificent Wildfire Wall. There are a few nice crack lines that see very little traffic here.

Getting There

Follow directions to the West Side area. This is the first wall you'll come to.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Parched Cat Cliff (aka Cox Rocks)

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 20 ● Lonesome Crowded West Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 37 ● The Ferret's Dead Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● Three Fingered Hack Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 25 ● Cretin's Retreat Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 11 ● Oriface Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 8 ● Edgewise Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 4 ● Half-n-Half aka Hack Attack Trad, TR