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The Knight

Wyoming > Eastern Big Horns > Tongue River Canyon

Description

An obvious rectangular boulder leaning up against the canyon wall. Home to the only consistently overhanging sport routes in the canyon, and to one of the canyon's most popular moderates.

Getting There

From the CCC bridge and on the trail beyond, the Knight should be obvious as the large boulder leaning against the canyon wall. Use the overview photo to identify it. It's only about 50' above the trail; take the short path to the base of the steep trailside face.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 2
● Chink in the Armor
Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 2
● Dark Knight
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 7
● Pangs of Battle
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 4
● When Chivalry Fails...
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 17
● White Knight
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 10
● Yellow Knight
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Chink in the Armor
 2
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
● Dark Knight
 2
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Pangs of Battle
 7
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● When Chivalry Fails...
 4
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● White Knight
 17
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Yellow Knight
 10
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport

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The Knight as seen from the trail. When Chivalry Fails... ascends the right side of this steep slab. Yellow Knight is on the slabby right arete, while White Knight and Pangs of Battle are around the corner on the steep left end.
[Hide Photo] The Knight as seen from the trail. When Chivalry Fails... ascends the right side of this steep slab. Yellow Knight is on the slabby right arete, while White Knight and Pangs of Battle are around th…