PRINT: Rock Climb Time Step, Smith Rock

Time Step

5.10b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),

Avg: 3 from 110 votes
FA: Mike Mejaski, August 2, 2019
Oregon > Central Oregon > Smith Rock > (v) Monument Area > (7) The Monument > Monument Base Area

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

Time Step starts in a shallow recess and climbs up to a small roof (crux) then finishes on good holds and fun moves.

Location

Time Step is located to the right of Good Stories Start with Failure on the right side of the Monument base area.

Protection

10 bolts with fixed anchors

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Chris Hatzai
Bend, OR

5.10b

This route will hopefully get retro-cleaned.. the crumbliness and suspect holds still left on the route makes it feel like it wasn’t fully cleaned and prepped. The second half of this route is great.. still a couple holds up high that will break, but for the most part, it’s fun slightly overhanging heuco jug climbing. The first half of the route needs a lot of work. The highlight of this climb is pulling the corner/roof crux. More stars will be given once it gets cleaned. Aug 11, 2019

Rod J
Bend, OR

5.10b

I second Chris' comments. It's a 2-star now, but will be a 3-star after it gets cleaned up. Sep 10, 2019

John Tavares
Bend, OR

Fun route just needs to be climbed more to get rid of the crumble layer. The roof was super cool and the steep huecos to the anchor were a nice treat!! Enjoy it! Oct 5, 2019

Dave McRae
Bend, OR

This thing cleaned up quickly. Despite the above comments, choss/loose rock seemed like a non-issue. Dec 21, 2019

Ryan Westby
Portland, OR

5.10b

On a wall of good routes, this one stood out as particularly fun. Dec 5, 2020

OlivierB

I guess I like routes with a little bit of everything and this one delivers. Safe bolting, good rests, and really cool features to discover along the way. The rock quality felt better than Imposter Complex. Aug 19, 2021

The Zodiac Climber

Rock quality was amazing. Looking at the roof from the ground is a little intimidating but the "crux" is getting in to the box all the holds past that are amazing and even just a smidgen of technique will get you up and over that roof. Reassuring bolting as well. Sep 13, 2023