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Middle Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Middle Tower

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	Arete Solo TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Finger Slit TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hilo Traverse (#61) TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pillar hold TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Solo Crack TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Unknown TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Unnamed sport climb S,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
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Description

Solid rock and decent climbs, but the approach makes this the least climbed area in the park.

To reach the anchors: lead climb the easy ledges on the northwest corner of the tower (lake side) which is nicely protected by four bolts. It's not labelled on the map but the bolts are easily spotted to the left of the ledges. It's much safer than the old way of reaching the anchors that involved crossing the sketchy tree branch.

On the topo at the park visitors center, these climbs are under the "Side Canyons" section.

Getting There

Follow the trail from the parking lot down the stairs. Take a left at the fork. You'll pass a big tower on your right with a cave through it and the middle tower will be next on your right after passing a narrow canyon.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Tower

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

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 11 ● Unnamed sport climb Sport, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 5 ● Unknown TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 22 ● Solo Crack TR