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GPS: 44.45202, -103.85999
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Shared By: Andrew Gram on Nov 15, 2002 · Updates
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This area houses a freestanding pillar climb that looks like a miniature version of the Fang in Vail. There is also potential for hard mixed climbs, which people may or may not have already climbed.

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The amphiteatre sits high on the east side of the canyon. To view it, head south into Spearfish Canyon. Very near the National Forest sign, look high on the left side of the canyon for a side canyon. The pillar is visible from the road. Bushwhack up the steep drainage into the side canyon - the approach takes about a half hour.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Terminator Amphitheatre

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● Terminator Pillar
Trad, Ice
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● Terminator Pillar
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WI4 Trad, Ice
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Community Cave. Terminator Pillar is in foreground.
Community Cave. Terminator Pillar is in foregr…
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curtain left of the terminator pillar
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