The Watchtower Rock Climbing

The Watchtower is the small tower seen from Stunt Road as you look West towards the ridge line from the parking area. It sort of resembles a lighthouse from this vantage point. Just beyond it and out of view is the Corpse Wall. The summit of the Watchtower has long been used as an anchoring spot for slack-liners to rig a high-line that bridges the gap between the Watchtower and the south end of the Corpse Wall. The Watchtower appears to be a slender tower when viewed from the parking area, but on closer inspection, it is quite large with wide North and South faces. Unfortunately, for various reasons, both the North and South face are not suited well for rock climbing. Thus far, all of the developed climbing is found on either the West or East end of the formation where the rock is steeper and more conducive to climbing. As you approach, the formation sits below the trail off to the right with the top protruding through the dense brush. The top half of the TRD Wall faces East and is clearly visible ahead of you during the end of the approach.