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South Dakota
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At a glance
A Necessary Evil
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This route sits at the top of the grade range at Seashell, among only five climbs catalogued in this grade system at the crag. First ascent: Brent Kertzman and Marvin Zaske 1986.
Photo of the crag
Galaxy, The
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and solid rock.
Point / Beside The Point, The
~0 min drive
South Dakota climbing on natural rock with varied terrain.
Thin Fin
~0 min drive
South Dakota crag with distinctive vertical formations and varied climbing.
Little Devils Tower Trail
~1 min drive
South Dakota climbing on scenic rock formations near Little Devils Tower.
Tenpins/Switchbacks
~1 min drive
Versatile South Dakota crag with routes for multiple skill levels.
Photographers' Peak Area
~1 min drive
South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and scenic surroundings.
Loeber's Leap
~1 min drive
South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and accessible rock formations.
Khayyam Spire
~1 min drive
South Dakota crag with vertical climbing and varied routes.
Spire Two
~1 min drive
South Dakota climbing area featuring vertical rock and varied climbing experiences.
Cathedral Spires
~1 min drive
Vertical spire climbing on featured South Dakota rock in the Black Hills.
