Main Tower
Main Tower in California has 8 sport climbing routes across 7 difficulty grades.
- 8 routes
- 5.10d – 5.12b
- Sport
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Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Main Tower, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-07 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Main Tower is a sport climbing area in the Hayfork Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Marble Caves and Visionary Buttress both about 0.1 mile away. The area holds eight sport routes, all rated between 5.10d and 5.12b on the YDS scale. The median grade is 5.11+, and the hardest is Golden Shower at 5.12b. Among the routes are Ground Control (5.10d), Bomb Shelter (5.11a) and Love And War (5.12a). Forest Glen Campground is about 1.3 miles away, and Hell Gate Campground is about 1.8 miles away. The South Fork National Recreation Trail lies about 2.6 miles off, and Pickett Peak Trail is about 3.8 miles away.
Routes (8)
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