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Lexington Tower

Washington > Northwest Region > Hwy 20 & N Casc… > N Cascades > Washington Pass > Liberty Bell Group

Description

Lexington Tower lies directly in the middle of the Liberty Bell Group. Routes exist on all aspects, but the north face and the east face are the most commonly climbed. Summit is at 7560 feet.

Getting There

Depending on the route chosen, either hike in from the Blue Lake trailhead or from the pond west of the pass.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 104
East Face
Trad, Alpine 10 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 6
Tooth and Claw
Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 109
North Face
Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
East Face
 104
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad, Alpine 10 pitches
Tooth and Claw
 6
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
North Face
 109
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 3 pitches

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The Liberty Bell Group from the east.  Lexington Tower is the middle of the 5 spires.
[Hide Photo] The Liberty Bell Group from the east. Lexington Tower is the middle of the 5 spires.
Looking South towards the Early Winter Spires from the summit of Lexington. One party on the West Face of NEWS.
[Hide Photo] Looking South towards the Early Winter Spires from the summit of Lexington. One party on the West Face of NEWS.