Welcome to the New Mexico section of Mountain Project!
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Although there is very little information regarding “rules” for submitting climbing areas and routes to this site, the New Mexico Administers all agree that the following guidelines may be helpful to truly make this site go “Beyond the Guidebook”.
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BETA PHOTO: Lighthouse tower as viewed from the South.
Description
The 5.6 "Original Route" can start at the base, or at the ledge on the West after a short 5th class scramble. From this point the climb is only 15-20 ft and traverses right after a few moves to the ledge on the South side of the tower to the anchors.
There is a 5.8 variation that goes straight up from the base on the South side (FA - Baker, Henderson).
Location
The tower is located towards the middle of the climbing area. It isn't obvious that it is a tower, until you are close to the cliffs.
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