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Scorpion Buttress Rock Climbing

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Areas in Scorpion Buttress

East Ridge 0 / 9 / 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 9

East Wall 0 / 17 / 17 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 17

Herpetarium, Lower Wall, The 0 / 4 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Herpetarium, Upper Wall, The 0 / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

West Gully 3 / 16 / 16 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 16 / 19

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Elevation:	1,992 ft	607 m
GPS:	43.25264, -123.5449 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: PERMIT REQUIRED Details

WALK-IN PERMITS
Permit sales start June 23rd at 7pm
$100 each
Permit Term: August 1 – July 23 of following year.
recreation.weyerhaeuser.com…
This permit covers Non-Motorized walk-in access to the Coos Bay Millicoma Tree Farm, including the Callahans climbing area west of Roseburg, Oregon.
When parking on Touchstone Rd, do not block the school bus turnaround and be respectful of all neighbors. As private timberland, climber compliance with the permit system is critical for Access Fund and SW Oregon Climbers Coalition to explore future improved access with Weyerhaeuser, such as a recreational lease.

Description

[ NO PERMITS REQUIRED ]

Project area. There are no access issues. No permit required as this area is County, not Weyerhauser.

Getting There

Walk spur road to end, find well defined trail on left before you reach end of the upper landing. Follow trail downhill to top of Scorpion Buttress area. From parking area rock barrier to Scorpion Buttress is approximately an 8-minute walk.

For camping within 10 minutes at the Orton's sheep ranch text: (541) 670-0412 for more information.

52 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Scorpion Buttress

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

5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 4 ● Through the Dog House Sport 3 pitches E Ridge
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 4 ● Atonement Sport, TR, Alpine W Gully > Prayer Wall