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Dorado Needle Rock Climbing

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Routes in Dorado Needle

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	Direct Southwest Buttress T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	East Ridge T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Northwest Ridge T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Mod. Snow
	Southwest Buttress T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Easy Snow

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Elevation:	8,488 ft	2,587 m
GPS:	48.53755, -121.13436 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Dorado Needle is a high rock spire on the Eldorado ridge. It is frequently climbed as a separate destination, with several long multipitch trad routes up to 5.10 on generally good rock. It also includes a simple glacier climb with an easy one-pitch rock summit; the dichotomy is part of what leads to its popularity. The position and alpine setting make this a wonderful destination.

Getting There

Approach as for Eldorado Peak, but move from the Inspiration Glacier onto the McAllester Glacier to reach the Dorado Needle.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dorado Needle

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

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Mod. Snow 32 ● Northwest Ridge Trad, Snow, Alpine 3 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 10 ● East Ridge Trad, Alpine
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Easy Snow 15 ● Southwest Buttress Trad, Snow, Alpine 9 pitches