PRINT: Rock Climb Touch, Smith Rock

Touch

5.11c, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 2.4 from 13 votes
FA: Kurt Smith, Spring 1988
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (a) Picnic Lunch 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

This route climbs clean, vertical rock on shallow pockets and edges for the first few bolts, culminating in a technical crux around the fourth bolt. Once you've pulled through the hard moves, the route continues for another 25 feet on enjoyable, 5.10 terrain.

Location

Begins just left of Suicidal Tendencies on the far left side of Picnic Lunch Wall, past the large pile of boulders.

Protection

7 bolts to chains.

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Tyler Swanson
Bend, OR

This route was recently re-bolted by the High Desert Climbers Alliance with new stainless steel glue-ins. Enjoy! May 10, 2026