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Three Towers Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Three Towers Wall

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	Big Chief Arête S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Flamethrower S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Funambulist S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Green Hornet S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Head Rush S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Kalumete Arete S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Killer Bee S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Lost Souls S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Running Bull S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a R
	Sitting Bull S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Thrash Under Pressure S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Tower Wall Overhang S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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Elevation:	7,077 ft	2,157 m
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Description

Three Towers Wall encompasses the area between the North Pass (i.e., the "notch" on the approach trail) and the Center Cave.

Getting There

Follow the approach directions on the main Big Chief page. After descending from the "notch" and turning left, you will immediately encounter the first routes in the Three Towers area. "Tower Wall Overhang" is the farthest route on the left.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Three Towers Wall

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

5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 18 ● Funambulist Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 37 ● Killer Bee Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 39 ● Flamethrower Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Green Hornet Sport 2 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Thrash Under Pressure Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 16 ● Head Rush Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 18 ● Kalumete Arete Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 13 ● Big Chief Arête Sport