CLOSED: Forestry Closure Update - FULL WEST SIDE CLOSURE begins 12/11.
The west side of the park will be completely closed for forest health mitigation until further notice (~mid-2024, weather-dependent). The west trailhead parking lot will remain open for access to the south. Trails impacted by closure: Mountain Muhly Trail, Bearberry Trail, Homestead Trail, Silver Fox Trail, Ponderosa Trail, and the majority of Sisters Trail. 2023 ALD Forestry - a map of the Second Segment Closure (PDF) can be found through the link above.
The eastern side of the park and trailhead have reopened following completed forestry work in that area.
Description
Just left of Scoundrel is a small, right-facing crack system that climbs via a mantel into a small scoop. From the scoop, it is recommended that you down climb back to the lip and carefully (with a spot!!) drop onto your pad.
It looks like you could continue (HB) to the top if you are crazy enough!!! I would not try this with version out a rope and as far as I know no one has completed this line to the summit.
Location
Left of Scoundrel. Right-facing crack system. Reverse down climb from a high scoop.
Protection
Pads and spotters. If you want to go for a top-out I would suggest a rope or many pads and many spotters and a lobotomy!!!!