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Tabernacle Dome Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	6,238 ft	1,901 m
GPS:	37.30057, -113.0936 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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
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Description

Tabernacle Dome is a massive sandstone dome rising prominently across the Kolob Terrace Road from the already popular climbing area of Lamb's Knoll. The dome is just inside Zion National Park Boundaries.

Getting There

Park at the turn off for Lamb's Knoll parking ( goo.gl/maps/GQtBUAc4pfs3c9WG6 ). From there, walk, bike, or rollerblade south on the Kolob Terrace road for .75 miles till you reach an old pull off on the left hand side of the road ( goo.gl/maps/73UXJ3CNp1w8hFqh6 ). Note, at this point you are now in Zion National Park Boundaries, as indicated by the maroon color of the road. If you park here you will get a ticket, be towed, or get a rude note from park rangers, even if you display your pass on your dashboard.

From this pullout, walk along the old sandy/dirt road for half a mile. The road crosses a wash and takes a slightly round about path to get you closer to the north face of Tabernacle Dome. The road is not maintained and can be hard to follow at times but staying on it will save you from a lot of miserable bushwhacking and prevent the creation of pointless social trails. You will arrive at a big clearing with a massive ponderosa pine tree. A cabin used to stand here ( goo.gl/maps/sD59N5DfkKTvr6ss9 ) before the land was purchased by the park.

From here, work your way south east down into a wash and closer to the dome. Come up out of the wash and skirt your way around the left side of the large friction slab of visible sandstone at the base of the main cliff until you are at the base of the wall. Walk west along the base of the wall almost as far as you can go. Keep your eyes open for bolts up a short dihedral (about .4 miles from the clearing). This indicates the start ( goo.gl/maps/mUeP1E2hMHV99nDU7 ) of what is currently the only route in this area, Socks of Mysterious Origin.