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Cornerstone Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cornerstone Buttress

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	Captain Clusterfuk S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Dr. Dolittle S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Mouthful of Marbles S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Push Me, Pull Me S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Redheaded Stepchild S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Sugar Daddy S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Wisdom Teeth S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	2,835 ft	864 m
GPS:	44.37625, -121.13542 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jason Chinchen on Jun 26, 2019
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Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Raptor Nesting Closures Details

JULY 5 UPDATE FROM PARK MANAGEMENT:

ALL SEASONAL CLIMBING CLOSURES FOR CLIMBING AND SLACKLINING WILL BE LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JULY 7TH THIS WEEK.
THANKS, EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN OBSERVING RESTRICTIONS DURING THE NESTING SEASON!

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

Cornerstone buttress is just left of the main Monument base area, separated by a deep crumbly gash. It makes up the left side of the base of the Monument proper. This fang-like buttress hosts a lineup of great 5.11 sport climbs on surprisingly solid rock. The concentration of moderate climbs make this wall a welcome addition to the Monument.
Shade early and late in the day, the left face stays shaded till mid afternoon and then goes back on the shade early evening.
All routes bolted summer 2019 by Jason Chinchen.

Getting There

Turn right after crossing the footbridge and walk along the path, following the river for about eight minutes until the trail passes directly under a very large Ponderosa pine tree. Look for a trail to your left under the tree and follow that to the base of the Monument. The Cornerstone sits to the left of the base routes and makes up the left end of the Monument’s base

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cornerstone Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 52 ● Wisdom Teeth Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 20 ● Captain Clusterfuk Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 24 ● Push Me, Pull Me Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 33 ● Mouthful of Marbles Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 14 ● Dr. Dolittle Sport