Currently, access to Zen Pen is only possible due to the generosity of the VFW Post 7441. The owners of the VFW have informally allowed climbers to park and access their land in order to hike to the riverside area of Zen Pen. Make sure to park in the dirt/grass parking lot only. Parking on the asphalt is for customers of the VFW only. Additionally, various private properties immediately border the cove and riverside. Please be respectful, responsible, and mindful when being here.
A short arete with sandy rock. There has long been confusion regarding the exact start holds, but the first ascentionist definitely started low and from a sit. Start sitting in compression with left hand on the arete and right hand very low on sidepull or undercling features. Pull into more thin sidepulls and through slots to a mantle top out. Soft rock.