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Middle Marker North (Lower Tier) Rock Climbing

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Routes in Middle Marker North (Lower Tier)

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	Borealis Strut S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Equinox S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	IO S,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Jupiter Fly By S,TR 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Kuiper Cruise T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Make Believe S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Micro-Climb S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Saturn Boogie S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Solo System S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Star Dancer S,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Description

This sub area has a high concentration of moderate routes and thus makes it a popular area in Magna Carta. These routes are set at the foot of Middle Marker's North face and are typically separated on minor pinnacles. The area gets morning shade.

Getting There

From the Magna Carta kiosk look south continue East up the valley/trail until you reach a small saddle/lookout. As you are climbing up the hill to reach the saddle the routes/pinnacles will be on your right.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Marker North (Lower Tier)

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 103 ● Solo System Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 173 ● Star Dancer Sport, TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● Micro-Climb Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 6 ● Borealis Strut Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 11 ● Saturn Boogie Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 28 ● Make Believe Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 22 ● Jupiter Fly By Sport, TR