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The Shield Rock Climbing

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Stonehenge T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	10,807 ft	3,294 m
GPS:	36.59102, -118.56571 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Ney Grant on Sep 4, 2018
Admins:	Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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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 Shield is Saber Ridge's little brother, located to the east pretty much above Tamarack Lake. There is a spire or two between Saber Ridge and The Shield, but The Shield is the one with the sizable face. I wouldn't expect anyone to get on this unless they have already done The Prism and Saber Ridge - those two are unique and amazing climbs.

Getting There

The approach starts at the outflow of Tamarack Lake, and that is a good place to view and scope out the approach. Cross the outflow and start up left on a faint trail, then cut over a knoll and head straight for the break in the cliff bands to the left. Start up rock on the right side, then cross over into the grass and wildflowers. Follow a bear trail (I swear it’s a bear trail) up through bogs and tall grasses until you can cut over on a ledge to a rocky, open area. Climb up to the top of the open area, then take a few bushy steps right into a long open boulder wash. Then head up past a broken off tree and head for two large boulders that mark the end of the talus field. Intermittent bushwacking, but not too bad. From there it is steep but easy walking to the climbs. Its about a 1,500 foot approach.