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Kiss of the Lepers Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in (t) Kiss of the Lepers Buttress

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	Climb, The S,TR 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b A0
	First Kiss S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	French Kiss S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Groove Thang S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	You're Tearing Me Richard! T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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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

The Kiss of the Lepers Buttress is the distinct formation due north of Monkey Face featuring three huge blocks that staircase up from the river.

Getting There

After a long hike from the parking lot to where the trail forks at the west base of Monkey Face take the hikers trail downhill and north, descending slightly, until you reach the base of the first major formation - the beginning of Kiss of the Lepers Buttress.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kiss of the Lepers Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 302 ● First Kiss Sport 5 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 28 ● Groove Thang Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 7 ● You're Tearing Me Richard! Trad 4 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 25 ● French Kiss Sport 2 pitches
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b A0 18 ● The Climb Sport, TR, Aid 4 pitches