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5.11b,
Trad, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 4 from 9
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FA: Tim Olson
Washington
> South-W & Tacoma
> Columbia Gorge
> Beacon Rock
> S Face
Access Issue: CLOSURES: South and East Faces (NW & W Faces Remain Open)
Details
The South Face and access trail is closed from Feb. 1st through July 15th, depending on peregrine falcon nesting. Portland Area Climbers Coalition, Washington Climbers Coalition, and the Access Fund are coordinating on this issue. Disregarding this closure will harm their efforts to adjust it and their relationship with land managers.
The east face is closed to climbing year-round due to possible sensitive/endangered plant species.
The NW face and West face routes remain open.
See Closure section below for more details.
Description
Begin this stunning climb on top of the Beacon Towers. Use the arete on the right and a small seem and crimps on the left to get into a large jug and flake. Then move up a rail and do some exhilarating moves to reach the left facing dihedral, which is followed to the top. The crux comes low, but there are some exciting moves on lead throughout the climb.
Location
The right route on top of the Beacon Towers. The best way to approach is by climbing Wild Turkeys (5.10C) to the Towers.
Protection
The first half of the climb is bolted and the second half takes gear (mainly cams from #'s 1-7 metolious).
![Alex sending on a gorgeous (albeit windy) winter day]()
[Hide Photo] Alex sending on a gorgeous (albeit windy) winter day
![Borderline from the belay. First bolt can be clearly seen. Thin start!]()
[Hide Photo] Borderline from the belay. First bolt can be clearly seen. Thin start!
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