Paisano Buttress
Paisano Buttress in California has 5 sport climbing routes.
- 5 routes
- 5.12d – 5.13a
- Sport
Is Paisano Buttress open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Paisano Buttress, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-07 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Paisano Buttress is a climbing area in the Big Bar Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in northern California. It lies within the Forest Service's management, and the surrounding land is covered by a ranger district and national forest boundary. The area is known for its sport climbing. Five routes are listed, all graded between 5.12d and 5.13a on the YDS scale. Burnt Offering, Cro-Magnon and Paisano Direct are each 5.12d, while Rediscovered Country and The Trinity Arete (Aka: Paisano Plus) are 5.13a. The climbers behind these routes include Eric Chemello, Sean Leary and Zach Miller. Two other climbing areas sit just 0.1 mile away: Upper Shooting Gallery and Visions Wall. Hikers can reach Coon Creek Loop, about 2.7 miles off. Burnt Ranch Campground, roughly 4.2 miles away, is the closest place to camp.
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