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Big Ben Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in (4) Big Ben Tower

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	Time Moves Slow S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	London Calling T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Heart of the Sunrise S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Diamond in the Tuff (open project) S 5.13 8a 29 X- 30 E7 6c
	Alpen Symphony T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Water Groove S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	You Break It You Buy It S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Karwendel Dreams T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Good Dobby S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Eat Your Leberkase S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Twice A Day S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Howl S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	2,915 ft	888 m
GPS:	44.3761, -121.13816 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Big Ben faces pretty much due south and, as a result, picks up lots of sun. It's also shrouded in obscurity so you'll likely be the only person there when you go. With a handfull of cragging routes at the base and two full length routes to the summit, it has a lot to offer anyone who doesn't mind the occasional (or not so occasional) creaky hold.

Getting There

Approach as for Monument Area.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Big Ben Tower

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

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 56 ● Good Dobby Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 69 ● You Break It You Buy It Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 8 ● Karwendel Dreams Trad 3 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 4 ● Alpen Symphony Trad 4 pitches
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 12 ● Eat Your Leberkase Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 10 ● Water Groove Sport