New Mexico · Rock climbing · Albuquerque

Squash Blossom

Alpine line among ten routes at Yucca Flower Tower, spanning 5.8 to 5.13d.

5.12a
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is Squash Blossom open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Squash Blossom, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-14 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-13 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-02 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-20 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order 03-03-00-26-05

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-05 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Sandia Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of ten routes catalogued at Yucca Flower Tower, this climb sits near the middle of the crag's range from 5.8 to 5.13d. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

Photo of the crag

Yucca Flower Tower — the crag this route is on
Yucca Flower Tower, New Mexico — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)

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