Hidden Tower Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 8,437 ft | 2,572 m |
| GPS: |
35.82211, -106.53996 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 24,894 total · 137/month | |
| Shared By: | William Penner on Sep 19, 2011 | |
| Admins: | Jason Halladay, Mike Hoskins, Anna Brown |
Description
Sun for most of day with late afternoon shade. Can be surprisingly hot on some days. Arguably the most secluded wall at Las Conchas because of the trees at the base and its position away from the trail. Nice place to escape when the jokers (I typed hikers but my iPhone auto-replaced it with jokers so I went with it) are walking around, asking too many questions, and starting to bum you out.
Rock is mostly great with some chossy bits, just like most stuff along the East Fork. The area is great winter due to its south facing aspect and position up above the valley bottom. The air temperature can be in the single digits at the parking area and, so long as it's sunny and not windy, you can enjoy climbing in t-shirts.
Getting There
Approach per the (M) Leaning Tower and after crossing the last bridge (third river crossing bridge) by (J) The Sponge keep going a couple minutes until you get to the first really good view of the Leaning Tower (near a small boulder right by the trail). Turn right in a small clearing and head uphill on a climber's trail through the oak bushes to the obvious wall and tower/buttress. Total hiking time from the trailhead to the Hidden Tower is 15 to 20 minutes on a flat, nice trail.
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