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Elevation: 12,229 ft
GPS: 42.7768, -109.2374
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Shared By: Blitzo on Oct 28, 2006
Admins: Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson

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This peak appears as three towers from the Cirque of the Towers.
It gets its name from the magnificent view from Shadow Lake.
More to come.

Getting There Suggest change

From Big Sandy Opening, take the Fremont trail, 8.5 miles to the Texas Pass Junction. Head east 2.5 miles to Shadow Lake.
Shark's Nose is to the southeast and is unmistakable.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Shark's Nose

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 35
NW Buttress
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 6
North Face
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 9
Direct Southwest Face
Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 7
South Tower Summit
Trad, Alpine 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
NW Buttress
 35
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
North Face
 6
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
Direct Southwest Face
 9
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
South Tower Summit
 7
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Alpine 2 pitches
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