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Elevation: 4,528 ft 1,380 m
GPS: 37.2693, -112.94804
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Warning Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures DetailsDrop down

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This formation is a huge buttress coming in from the west side of the canyon. The Virgin River makes a long horse-shoe bend around it. There are many long wall routes here including Prodigal Sun, Ball and Chain, and Northeast Buttress (a free line).

The northeast face provides excellent shade for some of the morning and virtually all of the afternoon. There is a nice, paved trail on top for an easy walk-off. Check with rangers for possible raptor nesting closures.

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Take the Zion bus or drive to Big Bend (when the Virgin River is low enough), or to Zion Lodge (when the river is too high to cross). From Big Bend, walk down the trail to the river, cross it, and continue up and to the right along a marked climber's trail. From Zion Lodge, cross the Virgin River on a foot bridge and walk to your right along the west bank until you reach the same climber's trail going up to the northeast face of the wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Angel's Landing

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2
 123
Prodigal Sun
Aid 9 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C3
 22
Lowe Route
Aid 12 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 5
South Buttress
Trad 3 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b A0
 11
Apollyon
Trad, Aid 10 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
 18
Northeast Buttress
Trad 8 pitches
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 6
Gabriel
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Prodigal Sun
 123
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2 Aid 9 pitches
Lowe Route
 22
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C3 Aid 12 pitches
South Buttress
 5
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 3 pitches
Apollyon
 11
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b A0 Trad, Aid 10 pitches
Northeast Buttress
 18
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R Trad 8 pitches
Gabriel
 6
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Trad
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