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Turkey Stuffing

5.9, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),

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Arizona > Northern Arizona > Sycamore Canyon > Paradise Forks > Pillow Wall

Access Issue: Access Issue: Seasonal Nesting Bird Closures: Details

All routes on the Wild Wall will be CLOSED for nesting owls March 1st - August 31st.

Please avoid this area during this time to allow the owls to nest undisturbed. Note: Intentionally disturbing protected species is a Federal and State crime.

The following routes on The Prow & Gold Wall will be closed April 1st - August 31st:
"Sail Away"
"Mutiny on the Bounty"
"The Prow"
"Americans at Arapiles"
"Crow's Nest"
"Powderfingers"
"Yardarm"
"Cheeseball"
"Shittn' Bricks" (on the Gold Wall)

The USFS will be frequently monitoring the Peregrine Falcons so that they can open areas as soon as possible. Successful partnership with the Forest Service biologists has allowed for closure of select routes, instead of the entire walls or crags, and we ask that climbers adhere to these closures. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to report a bird sighting, please reach out to the Northern Arizona Climbers Coalition at nazcc@nazcc.org or the US Forest Service (Kaibab National Forest) @ (928) 635-8200 and ask to speak with the Wildlife Biologist.

Description

Although the corner looks kind of crappy, the climbing and pro is pretty good, although challenging at the grade. It starts with some blocky loose, but relatively easy, climbing to gain the corner proper. Look closely for pro here and watch for temporary holds. Once you gain the corner, you'll be working fingers to the top with a couple jams and face holds to help keep it at the grade. Exit left at the top and set up a gear belay (tricky) sitting on a ledge.

Location

Turkey Stuffing is located down and left of Pillow Stuffing (the next kind of lichen-covered left-facing corner). Left of the route up the buttress called Beneath The Avatar (5.10- R).

Protection

Gear to 2", bring extras in the 1/2" to 1" size.