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The Middle Way Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Middle Way

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Elevation:	9,805 ft	2,989 m
GPS:	35.20475, -106.45028 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Karl R. Kiser on Mar 18, 2010
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Access Issue: 2026/2027 SANDIA CREST CLOSURE ALERT - Beginning as early as APRIL 1, 2026, 140 acres at the top of the Sandia Mountains will be under a closure order. Details

Beginning as early as APRIL 1, 2026, 140 acres at the top of the Sandia Mountains will be under a closure order so the Forest Service can complete two different projects. The first project is an extensive "fuel reduction project" and the second is the demolition/remodeling of the whole upper parking lot and crest house. The Crest Road and all parking areas above the 10k parking lot will be closed in addition to the 140 acres of forest that will be under going the fuel reduction work. The Forest Service will be actively maintaining a project page on their website to communicate with the public: fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola/news…

Description

TMW is the long ridge of rock between the Trident and Paired Pole Pillar. The west face of the formation would be on the way, via the walking approach, to Windward Wall and the east face of the Trident.