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Ride The Lightning
5.11b/c,
Sport,
Avg: 2.9 from 76
votes
FA: Kent Benesch, Tom Blust, Doug Phillips, 1987
Oregon
> Central Oregon
> Smith Rock
> (u) Red Wall
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
A thin start on good rock gives way to easier climbing.
Location
This climb starts to the left of Fingers of Fate on a ledge.
Protection
bolts
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Very thin with some sharp crimps. Crux could be about anywhere in the first few bolts. Eases towards the top. Mar 31, 2024