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Newcum Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Newcum Tower

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	Naked but Unafraid S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Newcum Tower T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Past my Prime S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Screams before Silence S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	South of Heaven S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Yo! Southie S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	849 ft	259 m
GPS:	37.6782, -83.65999 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: CRP Ongoing Development Details

Cliffview Recreational Preserve is located within "The Reserve," which is being actively developed by the land owner for cabins, recreation, etc. Please be courteous to construction workers & machinery. Expect ever-changing road conditions.

Description

A stand alone tower just south of The Fed. Home to some fun techy lines and an old-school trad climb.

Routes are arranged starting at the middle of the South Face (Newcum Tower) and going right.

Getting There

About 20 mins from the parking lot. Approach via the Multi-Use Trail or following Fed #4 cliffline.

6 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Newcum Tower

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Yo! Southie Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 8 ● Naked but Unafraid Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 10 ● Screams before Silence Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 17 ● South of Heaven Sport