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Elevation: 10,051 ft 3,064 m
GPS: 40.3055, -105.52308
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This area, which extends from the Grey Slab to the Upper Great Face, includes a number of worthwhile single and two-pitch lines. It's a good spot for sticking with shorter routes, or if you have some extra time following a longer UGF route, knocking out another pitch at the end of the day. The numerous folds (hence the name) create some interesting features, namely aretes and faces, and allow one to chase sun or shade throughout the day. It is also home of the Druid Tower, a formation that in the right light can take on a humanoid type figure.

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Use the same approach as for the Upper Great Face or The Crosswinds, depending on which section of this area you're headed to.

The best approach to either of those is to take the Lower Great Face/Wizard's Gate trail. However, don't go all the way up. Instead, traverse the slope below the Castaway Crag, following cairns; The turnoff will be hard to spot at first but the path should be easy to follow once you know where it is. From the left side of Castaway, choose your path through the talus field, with the easiest way (largest and most stable rocks) generally being near the middle.

The exception to this approach would be for people climbing the whole Golden Staircase. 

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Enclosures

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
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Tribal Regions
Trad, Sport 2 pitches
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
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Golden Staircase, pitches 9, 10,…
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Tribal Regions Druid
 4
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Sport 2 pitches
Golden Staircase, pitches 9… Druid
 7
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport 3 pitches
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