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Pyrite Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pyrite Tower

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	Chimney Route T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Fools Gold T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	4,583 ft
GPS:	38.59032, -109.63591 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Ben Kiessel on Jan 15, 2008
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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN MOAB during or after rain.

RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.

Description

This spire is next to the canyon wall and passed when walking to Gold Bar Tower. This spire has a crack that runs through it, offering two routes to the summit. Both of these routes share the last 15' to the summit. It is unknown if the longer route on the side away from the canyon wall has been climbed.

Also, this route is called 'Hang Nail' in the High on Moab guidebook and was called 'Golden Nugget' on this web page for 10+ years before the real name was discovered.