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Back Tower

Texas > Mineral Wells SP > Side Canyons & First…

Description

The last tower in the back of this area with easy scrambling approach to the top to set anchors.

Getting There

Follow the trail from the parking lot down the stairs. Take a left at the fork. You'll pass a big tower on your right with a cave through it and the middle tower will be next on your right after passing a narrow canyon. Keep walking and there will be another narrow canyon. The next tower is the back tower.

Routes from Left to Right

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 2
Boulder Wall (#56)
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Boulder Wall (#56)
 2
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, TR

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A piece of the Back Tower. Anyone know what the route on the right side of this arete is called?
[Hide Photo] A piece of the Back Tower. Anyone know what the route on the right side of this arete is called?