Closure information appears to be in a transition state. For the latest information, go to this link: fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronad… Please take note of the request for climbers to avoid disturbing raptors if at all possible. Self-policing our behavior is MUCH better than an outright ban!
Bastion Towers are just below and south of the Rockfellow Dome proper. Bastion Towers forms the south end of the Rockfellow Group. Loosely several spires in one, this area is host to the super classic Forest Lawn (5.9), and it's Pair a Grins variation (5.10c), among a few other less traveled routes.
Getting There
Approach from the east side as for Rockfellow Group.
[Hide Photo] This formation is spectacularly decorated with neon green lichen and fantastic rock climbs. Pictured here is The Maw, Forest Lawn and others
[Hide Comment] We climbed an undocumented bolted route on the south side of Bastion Towers. There are actualy two bolted routes a few feet apart. We did the left route which went at about 10a and ended on a nice ledge with rap anchors (a single rope rap will barely reach). An offwidth crack led up from there. The route to the right looked very nice also but is probably a bit harder. Both routes are clip-ups.
Nov 30, 2009
[Hide Comment] FYI a raptor is likely nesting in the Bastion Towers, near Forest Lawn. Please climb with caution or avoid the area during nesting season. See theclimbershome.org/breedin… for more info.
Mar 25, 2020
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