Lesser Spire Rock Climbing

Approach from the Topp Hutt and hike directly to Southern Comfort Wall. From the bottom end of Southern Comfort follow the trail slanting to the right and step over the edge into the canyon long before the middle of Southern Comfort. Go under the bottom wall, sticking to the rock as closely as practical. There is a bit of a trail there with some sections sliding into the canyon, but still better than alternatives. Eventually you get to some trees and run out of trail when you are only 20 feet or so above the gully bottom. Go down on the rocks and up the canyon for no more than 100 feet.

Scramble up the other side, then traverse left toward the rocks. Stay on the slabby apron, just below the steeper part. Eventually the rock will become a trough and then a gully. Keep going up until a ridge appears on the left. Cross the gully to the left (see photo) and go up the rock on the other side. Stay under the left wall or close to that until it runs out. Continue up over rocks in the same general direction and you will find yourself again under the left wall. Keep going there or up the gully to the right of it staying generally left all the way to the saddle if going to Normal Route, or short of that for routes on west face.

Allow 1.5 hrs for the approach for the average hiker.

Deproach: The best way down is to drop into Rabbit Ears Canyon. Head pretty much directly down the gully. Once in the canyon, the way down is much easier and can even be done in the dark without too much of a problem.