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DescriptionThe Witch is the major formation just past the Sorcerer. The amphitheater formed by these two rocks holds the highest concentration of Needles' classics. Most climbs are on the west face -- this can be approached by a small access point near the top of the formation. Getting ThereHike the trail past the Sorcerer. Decend through a notch to the South very near the West face of the Witch. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Witch:
Innersanctum 5.9 Trad, 3 pitches, 500 feet, Grade II
Igor Unchained 5.9+ Trad, 3 pitches
Witch Doctor 5.10a Trad, 4 pitches, 500 feet
Airy Interlude 5.10b Trad, 3 pitches
Spook Book 5.10+ R Trad, 4 pitches
Ankles Away 5.11 PG13 Trad, 2 pitches, 230 feet
Featured Route For The Witch
 A classic introduction to the Needles. 5.9++.Descend into the main amphitheater and locate the first obvious crack system that splits the entire Witch ground to summit. This system is immediately right (and well below) the obvious traverse crack of Airy Interlude.P1: Climb a really long, sustained hand crack through bulges to a belay stance. 5.9+P2: Climb a really long, sustained hand crack through bulges to a sloping ledge system. 5.9+P3: ...[more] Browse More Classics in CA
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