Winona, Sugar Loaf Climbing

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	Air Pig S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Amoeba Route S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Back in the Saddle S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Beekeeper, The TR 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Beginners Delight S 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Buzz S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Deputy, The S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	E-Walks S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	East Face S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Exterminator, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Fear and Loafing S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	First lead S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Franklin's Direct S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Franklin's Tower S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Green Room S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Keystone Light S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Lamp, The S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Leftover Salmon S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Lonely Arete S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Matador S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	NW corner S 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	One Eyed Lady S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	pillar, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Ramp Route S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Rope Thief S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Runnin' Late S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Running Scared S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Running Scared Direct S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Saga, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Shakedown Street S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Sherriff, The S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Six Pack S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sugar Rush V4 6B
	Time bandits S 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Tiny Hammer S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	West Face Overhang S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Winona Alpine Club S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	1,058 ft
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Description

Sugar Loaf is an iconic place in Winona, MN. Sitting approx 600 ft above Winona, the Sugarloaf is a unique man-made tower; a result from quarrying in the 1800s. It offers routes on all aspects of the tower ranging from 5.3- 5.11 in difficulty. The majority of routes are in the 5.6-5.9 range. Currently 28 lead routes and a few additional top rope anchors with approx 8-12 more routes to be bolted. Most anchors have stainless steel wiregate biners at the anchors for easy TRing and cleaning. Almost all anchors are glue in bolts with the remaining expansion bolts slated to be removed by the end of 2017. There is a comprehensive trail plan approved by the city that will offer better access and develop the park as a designated rock climbing area. Routes are listed beginning on the NW corner and moving right from there around the formation.

Getting There

At the intersection of Mankato Ave and Highway 61 in Winona, head south on 43 to a quick right hand turn to E Lake Blvd to a parking area with signs for" Sugarloaf Trailhead parking". The trailhead is behind edina reality. Please do not park in the Treasure Under Sugarloaf parking lot or Edina Reality's lot. All parking is on the side of the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Winona, Sugar Loaf

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 29 ● Franklin's Tower Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 17 ● The Exterminator Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 15 ● The Saga Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 16 ● Franklin's Direct Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 18 ● West Face Overhang Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 20 ● Keystone Light Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 10 ● Fear and Loafing Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 22 ● The Sherriff Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 12 ● Air Pig Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 28 ● Running Scared Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 18 ● Winona Alpine Club Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 6 ● The Deputy Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 17 ● Rope Thief Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 5 ● Running Scared Direct Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 5 ● The Beekeeper TR