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Chalk Wave
5.8,
Sport,
Avg: 2.7 from 111
votes
FA: Don Cossel, Collette Whelan, 2002
Oregon
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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
This wonderful slab has good rock and fun moves all the way up. Though it is rated 5.8, the only 5.8 climbing is maybe a move or two shortly after leaving the ground. After that, the climbing just gets easier but stays fun the whole way. Expect big pockets and side pulls.
Location
Go uphill until you hit a wall with many pockets covering it's face. just to the right is a gully continuing a ways to the top. Chalk Wave is the left most bolt line on the slab face.
Protection
9 bolts. anchors.
![Chalk Wave. Not all bolts marked. Anchor is 15 feet back above the top ledge]()
[Hide Photo] Chalk Wave. Not all bolts marked. Anchor is 15 feet back above the top ledge
![Route stays right of the massive pockets]()
[Hide Photo] Route stays right of the massive pockets
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