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Sub Peak of Meridian Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Sub Peak of Meridian Tower

	Humdinger T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Kora T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b PG13
	Na-Gah’s Wall T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Omen, The T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c

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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
Check for current Raptor closure conditions at:

nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/…

Description

This is a west facing wall located below Meridian Tower. It is located above Oak Creek.

Getting There

Park at the Zion Human History Museum and walk the paved road behind it through a residential area and past the Maintenance area. Continue on a dirt road and at the second stream crossing leave the road and begin trending right up the hillside and through an obvious break in the cliff band. Once through the cliff band continue up the ridge line until you reach the toe of the buttress. Traverse left 300 feet to get to the start of the Omen.

A permit from the superintendent is required to access oak creek drainages, even for day use: (From the 2023 park compendium)

(a)(1)(iii) Park Service Maintenance Operations Area and Oak Creek Maintenance Storage Road are closed to public

access. Public use of the Oak Creek Maintenance Storage Road and Storage areas is prohibited without a valid

permit from the Superintendent.

Justification:

"...This closure is to improve the security of stored equipment and prevent visitor injuries during frequent ongoing maintenance projects."

This is the only area in the park you need a permit for 'in a day' climbs, which is contrary to information on the park website. If you are found on the maintenance road or in oak creek drainage without special authorization from the superintendent (wilderness desk) you may be cited.