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Keen Acres
5.9+,
Trad, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 3.2 from 16
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FA: Gordon Briody, Viktor Kramar - 1998
Washington
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
Each year, the USFS monitors for raptor nesting.
A pair of golden eagles regularly nest on Bridge Creek Wall. When in effect, starting January 1, PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB or travel within 1/2 mile of Bridge Creek Wall. As a reference, the climb Condorphamine Addiction is just outside of this 1/2 mile buffer, and is OK to climb still. The closure extends through August 15, but there is active monitoring to determine if the seasonal closure can be lifted earlier.
In 2014, there was an active pair of peregrine falcons at Snow Creek Wall, but no official closure was put in effect due to the location of the falcons. The site will be continually monitored with changes or removal of closures updated as necessary.
Description
Enjoyable route with a thin finger crux about half-way up. Keep in mind that this is a long route and you'll need two ropes or a 70m rope to rappel.
Location
Start in the center of the rock following the small crack system. Eventually reach a fun finger crack - pull the crux and clip a few bolts until you hit the top.
Protection
Gear to 2" with small gear to protect the crux section. 5 bolts and a chain anchor at the top.
Olympia, WA
Seattle, WA
Easy with 70 m. A 60 m will reach the ground if you shoot for further up slope.
Typical of Leavenworth, the upper section has some run-out between bolts, weaving back and forth to find holds gets you to the anchor. Jan 23, 2014