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Tower Three Rock Climbing

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Routes in Tower Three

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	Blind Faith S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Heroes are Zeros T,S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Mon Ami S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Virga S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Access Issue: Gate Buttress Area Recreational Lease: Climbs on Church Buttress above vault remain closed Details

Climbers Partner with LDS Church on Stewardship of Little Cottonwood Canyon Climbing

June 1st, 2017:The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and Access Fund announce the signing of an unprecedented lease for 140 acres in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC). The parcel, known as the Gate Buttress, is about one mile up LCC canyon and has been popular with generations of climbers because of its world-class granite.

The agreement secures legitimate access to approximately 588 routes and 138 boulder problems at the Gate Buttress for rock climbers, who will be active stewards of the property. The recreational lease is the result of several years of negotiations between LDS Church leaders and the local climbing community.

Access Note: The climbs on the Church Buttress above the vault as well as the Glen boulders that have been traditionally closed will remain closed.
Please help us steward this area and leave no trace.

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SLCA and AF recreational leased area on LDS Church land

Access Issue: Park your car off of the main canyon road Details

Description

Tower 3 is the higher or most westward tower before approaching Main Hellgate. As with the entire area, some people are put off by the chauky limestone that prevails. For others, a Hellgate love affair begins with the first visit.

Getting There

Tower 3 is the higher tower and squeezed between Tower 2 and Main Hellgate. It is another 2-3 minutes approach time from Tower 2. It is strongly recommended to adhere to the trails that have been built or formed naturally from climber traffic.
The climber used to climb here in the 90's and either know everyone else up there or always had it to themselves. These areas have become much more popular...and in a way, a bit more dangerous. Always wear your helmet....even walking around at the base of these cliffs. Become cognizant of what and who is above you.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Tower Three

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 16 ● Blind Faith Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 8 ● Virga Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 5 ● Heroes are Zeros Trad, Sport