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The Sentinel - West Face Rock Climbing
Routes in The Sentinel - West Face
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Butt Buttress, The S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Centipede, The T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13 |
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Chameleon, The T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b PG13 |
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Desert Song T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Flared Bear T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Great White Buffalo T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Illusion Dweller T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Medicine Man T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13 |
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New Latitude T 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a |
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Not for Loan T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Rubberfat Syndrome, The TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Some Like It Hot T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Sweep Walkers T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Where Eagles Dare T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Where Janitors Dare T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Worms in Your Brain T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
| Elevation: | 4,272 ft | 1,302 m |
| GPS: |
34.01305, -116.17126 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 59,020 total · 295/month | |
| Shared By: | C Miller on Dec 5, 2009 | |
| 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 west face of The Sentinel is an impressive wall stacked with high quality routes ranging from 5.7 to 5.13 in difficulty.
Routes listed from left to right:
The Butt Buttress (5.10b)
Flared Bear (5.10b)
Great White Buffalo (5.12a)
Sweep Walkers (5.9+)
Where Janitors Dare (5.7)
Where Eagles Dare (5.11d)
Not for Loan (5.10b)
Some Like It Hot (5.12c)
Desert Song (5.11b R)
The Scorpion (5.13c)
The Tarantula (5.12c)
Illusion Dweller (5.10b)
The Centipede (5.11d)
The Chameleon (5.12b R)
The Rubberfat Syndrome (5.11a TR)
Worms in Your Brain (5.11c)
Additionally there are a number of 2nd pitch variations and several traversing routes:
Crystal Keyhole (5.9)
Medicine Man (5.11b)
Desert Long (5.11b R)
I Can't Believe it's a Girl (5.10b)
Scared Bare (5.10d R)
Desert Tortoise (5.12a/b)
New Latitude (5.12a)
Getting There
Approach via the nature trail and head left at the fork passing along the base of an obvious large face (The Sentinel - East Face) on the left side of the trail. When you get to the northern end of the formation make a left (heading west) across some rocks and then make another left heading back south to reach the west face. The approach takes 5-10 minutes.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Sentinel - West Face
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