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Elevation: 7,000 ft
GPS: 40.0024, -105.4102
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Shared By: Tony B on Jul 18, 2010
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
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This is a 50-foot tower about 100 feet off of the road on the North side of Boulder Canyon. The rock presently has only one route, but it is a good route. As well, the proximity of this to the Cenotaph Crag makes it a worth-while stop. In fact, it might be the best route of those on the crag or spire.

The sole route, 'Harebell', faces W/SW and gets morning shade, pehaps until noon depending on the season. The higher altitude, easy access, and AM shade make this and Cenotaph a good morning destination on a day otherwise too hot to climb.

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Drive up canyon past Castle Rock about 1/2 mile. There will be a fairly large pullout on the right just after a right-hand curve. Park there and look back East to this obvious Tower.

Approach from the parking spot by heading up the hill on a good but pine-needle-covered trail to the base of a small cliff and turn right, going parallel to the road and then slightly left up to the cliff. Look for a blunt arete facing W/SW on the tallest aspect of the rock. There is one bolt down low, and one near the top. This is Harebell.

Routes

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A1. Lest You Be Judged, 9, 1p, 50', gear.
A2. Poor Judgment, 9-, 1p, 50', gear or TR.
B. Fur Face, 9+, 1p, 50', gear or TR.
C. Harebell, 10- PG-13, 1p, 55', gear & bolt.
D. Missing an Epitaph, 9, 1p, 60', gear.
E. Without a Body, 8, 1p, 50', gear.

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