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Elevation: 12,000 ft
GPS: 44.37982, -107.16596
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Shared By: Mike Snyder on Oct 9, 2012 · Updates
Admins: Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson

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A giant plug of Granite rock adjacent to Cloud Peak. The Merlon is the 1300 foot tall tooth-like formation just North of the saddle separating Bomber Mountain and Cloud Peak.

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From Highway 16 travel North on West Ten Sleep Lake Road (Forest Road #27) to West Ten Sleep Lake. Hike North on Misty Moon Trail (#63) 4 miles to Misty Moon Lake. Continue on the trail to Paint Rock Creek drainage, which is followed eastward to the saddle between the Merlon and Bomber Mountain. Expect a 5 to 7 hour hike in good weather.

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5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
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Super Fortress
Trad, Alpine 11 pitches
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Super Fortress
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5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Trad, Alpine 11 pitches
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