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Jensen's Ridge
5.11-,
Trad, 3 pitches, Grade III,
Avg: 3 from 1
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FA: unknown
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
Romp up the ridge line on the southern most tip of Beacon rock, left of the arena of terror. Pass one set of anchor bolts, continuing further right and up. P1 is dirty, perhaps climb one of the face routes instead. P2 is money! Step right from a block to an awesome 11- finger crack. The pitch steps right to a hand and pumpy fist crack, ending with a short off width. Full value!
2 old rusty bolts are found on the left at the tip of the pitch. Cracks can be used to make a gear belay instead. A final 10+ hand and finger crack pitch lands you into sandcastle climbing, be wary of loose jenga blocks. End on the trail at a tree.
Location
Far left side of the south face
Protection
Double rack to 4". Bumping a single 4 for the Odub is sufficient as well. Replacing the bolts on the top of pitch 2 would be a fine idea. Bolts for the 1st pitch are fresh.
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