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Tail and Opossum Rock Climbing

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Living Blindly S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	3,424 ft
GPS:	44.36809, -121.12388 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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…

Description

The Opossum is the highest of the Marsupial formations that are in line with Brogan Spire, and the Tail sits just below it. The Wombat looms above them.
These formations are notable for their remarkable position, but not for the routes that they hold. To date, few lines reach the summits, although there is certainly potential for more. Perhaps they will even be good, as the rock is not uniformly atrocious.

Getting There

These formations are easily recognized from vantage points all around. They are directly uphill and in line with Brogan Spire, in the Marsupial Crags.