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Upper Middle Earth Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Middle Earth

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	Cirith Ungol T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Foe Hammer S,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Orc T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Rings of Power S,TR 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Say My Name Sauron S,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	540 ft	165 m
GPS:	32.82441, -117.05034 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This formation at the top of Middle Earth hosts two nice crack climbs that are easily top roped.

Getting There

This is the wall just above Middle Earth Canyon. Approach via ME Canyon. Hiking up the Canyon past Smeagol's Surprise will put you at the base of this wall.

5 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Middle Earth

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 36 ● Cirith Ungol Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 22 ● Orc Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 5 ● Foe Hammer Sport, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Say My Name Sauron Sport, TR