These beautiful twin spires lie to the east of Higher Cathedral Rock. They offer exciting climbing in a spectacular location. The views of El Cap And The Valley are awesome!
Getting There
Park at a turnout just before the short loop intersects with Southside Drive. Hike a trail through the woods, past Cathedral Boulders to The Spires Gully. Follow this to your destination.
The easiest way up Higher Cathedral Spire. 400' of entertainment take you to the top of a spire with spectacular views. This adventure felt like mountaneering as much as technical climbing with the steep approach, many tree belays, and sometimes loose nature of the rock.As a note there are several variations. I will list as I have climbed it which was great fun. Check the Supertopo guide for a more complete picture. Each pictch listed is abo...[more]