North Face Apron

Markleeville, California

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Conditions: Blocked

for climbing area, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 6 h ago · oldest 6 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    14 active alerts in Stanislaus National Forest; most severe: Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

    USFSPosted Apr 16 · checked 6 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 76°F / low 60°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for climbing area

    OpenWeather6 h ago

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14 routes
5.7 – 5.12d
Trad

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About this crag

North Face Apron is a climbing area in California with 14 routes covering 11 distinct difficulty grades. The area features traditional climbing.

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Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Stanislaus National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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