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GPS: 40.61332, -111.77928
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Shared By: GRK on Dec 19, 2009
Admins: Perin Blanchard, GRK, D Crane

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The Cove is highest, most eastern region of The Watchtower. It contains four quiet and secluded routes ranging from .10+ to .11- Developed in 1999 by Greg Martinez and crew, The Watchtower's Cove became an elusive escape and surprise find by lost hikers and curious climbers.

A peaceful spot, this fully bolted section of The Watchtower provides a remote climbing experience on a short, yet featured face.

Getting There Suggest change

This area can be reached by locating the western most face of The Cathedral and following the meandering climber's trail uphill and south.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Watchtower Cove

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 31
40oz Causulatie
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 26
Repeat Offender
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 12
Oxymoron
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
40oz Causulatie
 31
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Repeat Offender
 26
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Oxymoron
 12
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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