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The Watchtower Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Watchtower

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	Megaforce (aka Magnum Force) T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
	Princess, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Thief, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Description

The Watchtower is home to the most popular climbs of the Leaning Tower base: The Thief and Megaforce.

Getting There

To the right of the Yellow Corner, the base turns to choss. Climb roped up class four on either side of the large pile to access the base of these climbs.