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Retable Rock

S Dakota > Custer SP > Needles Eye Area

Description

This is the proud isolated spire that stands to the W, across the gully from Needles Eye. Conn route established June 22nd, 1952.

Getting There

Park at Needles eye area, hike west down into major gully. Spire isn't too far from the road.

Routes from Left to Right

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 3
● Southwest Face
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 2
● Brain Drain
Trad 2 pitches
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
 3
● A Farce to be Reckoned With
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Southwest Face
 3
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
● Brain Drain
 2
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 2 pitches
● A Farce to be Reckoned With
 3
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13 Trad

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Obvious crack to hanging flake
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