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Overhanging Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Overhanging Tower

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	North East Ridge T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	Northwest Ridge/West Face T Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Easy Snow

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Elevation:	12,164 ft	3,708 m
GPS:	42.77776, -109.23676 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Cam Reade on Aug 28, 2011
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Description

Overhanging Tower is one of the most striking and intimidating summits in the Cirque. It is also likely the easiest peak to climb. A nice afternoon romp.

Getting There

Scramble (snow in early season, talus late)to the Wolf's Head-Overhanging Tower Col. Assend the Col. (3rd class) to the saddle.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Overhanging Tower

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Easy Snow 23 ● Northwest Ridge/West Face Trad, Snow, Alpine
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c 23 ● North East Ridge Trad, Alpine