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Silver Turret Rock Climbing

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Despairadoes T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13

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Elevation:	9,525 ft	2,903 m
GPS:	36.88395, -118.75689 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Justin Johnsen on Aug 17, 2018
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Access Issue: Always check SEKI road conditions and peregrine closures Details

The SeKi Rock Climbing website nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/… has current closures as well as other climbing information for visitors.

Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.

As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.

Description

"The Silver Turret is the largest formation in the Gorge and dominates the western flank of the canyon. Approach as described on The Gorge of Despair main page."

Getting There

"The Silver Turret is the largest formation in the Gorge and dominates the western flank of the canyon. Approach as described on The Gorge of Despair main page."