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Southwest Ridge
Easy 5th,
Trad, Alpine, 500 ft (152 m), 3 pitches,
Avg: 1.9 from 9
votes
FA: unknown
California
> Yosemite NP
> Tuolumne Meadows
> Cathedral Range
> Echo Peaks
Access Issue: Latest updates on closures, permits, and regulations.
Details
Please visit
climbingyosemite.com/ and
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the latest information on visiting Yosemite, including permits, regulations, and closure information.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
Gain the ridge by climbing a short section of low 5th class on the right side of the West Face; OR start lower down on the slabs below the ridge for a longer route. Rock is grainy but mostly good quality with cool weathered features.
Location
Reverse the route or rappel off a slung block
Protection
minimal rack
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