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Sore Thumb Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Sore Thumb

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	Original Route T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Shocked and Persuaded T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Twiddle T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b

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GPS:	43.84063, -103.54568 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Brian Milhaupt on Aug 16, 2003 · Updates
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Description

This aptly named spire has one of the most classic needles routes on its north face. Standing at the base it is hard to imagine the overhang going at 5.9. A must do for anyone who enjoys crack climbing.

Getting There

Head downhill from the Needle's Eye parking area. Stay east and pass through the notch at the base of Goldline. The overhanging north face of the sore thumb should quickly come into view.