Middle Earth
Custer, South Dakota
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Conditions: Caution
for climbing area, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 11 h ago · oldest 11 h
caution: Agency alerts
24 active alerts in Black Hills National Forest; most severe: Pactola North Boat Ramp Closure
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 11 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 76°F / low 42°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for climbing area
OpenWeather11 h ago
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Routes (18)
Barad Dur(2)
East Lies Iron Hills(2)
Erebor(1)
Fanghorn Hills(4)
Gror(2)
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Middle Earth
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About this crag
Middle Earth is a climbing crag in South Dakota with 18 routes spanning 14 distinct difficulty grades. The area offers mixed, sport, and trad climbing options.
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