Asgard Crag Climbing
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34.36462, -117.88185 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | C Miller on Apr 5, 2013 · Updates |
Admins: | jt512, Nicole Wiesenthal, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Williamson Rock is currently closed to climbing.
Details
Williamson Rock is under a temporary closure to all recreational uses, including climbing, pursuant to a ruling by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the area is critical habitat for the endangered yellow-legged mountain frog. Efforts by the non-profit organization Friends of Williamson Rock, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, are underway to regain climbing access to Williamson. For information on the status of these efforts, and to learn how you can help, contact the Friends of Williamson Rock: williamsonrock.org Per the Access Fund's update, in 2017 the Forest Service hopes to begin an environmental study of the impact of allowing limited climbing to resume. In the meantime, the Forest Service supervisor has extended the closure until January, 2017.
Description
This, the last crag developed at Williamson Rock, is guarded by one of the longest approaches at Williamson Rock, the other being Straits of Magellan, making this is a crag to seek out if you want to get far from the crowds.
Those who make the long hike to this crag will be rewarded with long routes in a beautiful wilderness setting far removed from the din and confusion of the lower areas.
The best routes here include Kiton (5.10c), Valkyrie (5.11b) and All Guns Blazing (5.11b).
Those who make the long hike to this crag will be rewarded with long routes in a beautiful wilderness setting far removed from the din and confusion of the lower areas.
The best routes here include Kiton (5.10c), Valkyrie (5.11b) and All Guns Blazing (5.11b).
Getting There
Approach as for the The Pyramid, passing along it's east face and then slog uphill along the southern aspect of the Pyramid aiming for the top of the ridge where the Summit Block will be visible off to the left. Once at the top, turn around and enjoy the view before heading down and right for several hundred meters where the crag will come into view. The approach takes 15 minutes or so from the Pyramid and about 45-60 minutes from the closest parking area.
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