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Moosedog Tower

Submitted By: Brian Reynolds on Jun 23, 2002
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Description 

Moosedog Tower is one of the high points in Indian Cove, and offers great views of the area, as well as some of the longer climbs in Indian Cove. The highlights are the climbs near the Direct South Face (5.9) (which turns a great roof!), including Wandering Winnebago (5.8+) and Third Time's a Charm (5.10b). Tranquility (5.6) is the easiest way up to the summit, but for the most part it's an awkward, unpleasant climb.

Descend by heading towards the back of the tower, where there is a two-bolt rap anchor. After a short, fun, free-hanging rappel, you can descend the southwest gully to your left or scramble to your right towards the group camp area.


Getting There 

Moosedog is the last formation on your right as you head out towards the western end of the family campsite area. You have to wander through a campsite or two to get to the base of the south buttress, where Tranquility and Direct South Face begin. A number of other routes ascend the steeper southwest face in the gully to the left of the formation (which doubles as the descent gully).


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Moosedog Tower:
Tranquility   5.6     Trad, 2 pitches, 120 feet   
Direct South Face   5.9     Trad, 3 pitches, 200 feet   
Third Time's a Charm   5.10b     Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet   
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Moosedog Tower.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Moosedog Tower.
Photo by Blitzo.


Moosedog Tower from the road, a very short approach- even shorter if you are camped at this site in Indian Cove. Photo 1/05 by Tony Bubb.

BETA PHOTO: Moosedog Tower from the road, a very short approac...

Turning the roof on Moosedog Tower

Turning the roof on Moosedog Tower


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By Mike Morley
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From: Oakland, CA
Jan 3, 2003

Approach through family site 82.