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Located in the West Buttress sector of Cathedral Spires, this route sits in the middle range of the 54 climbs catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.3 to 5.13a. First ascent: John Lang, Mark Rafferty, Peyton Hinn, & Ethan Meide 29, Aug 2019 (ground up).
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Spire Three
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive spire formations with varied terrain.
Cathedral Spires
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Vertical spire climbing on featured South Dakota rock in the Black Hills.
Spire Four
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive regional rock.
Station 13
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South Dakota climbing area with routes for multiple skill levels.
Khayyam Spire
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South Dakota crag with vertical climbing and varied routes.
Spire five
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South Dakota climbing area featuring varied routes on local rock formations.
Spire Two
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South Dakota climbing area featuring vertical rock and varied climbing experiences.
Incisor
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and solid rock.
Thin Fin
~1 min drive
South Dakota crag with distinctive vertical formations and varied climbing.
Point / Beside The Point, The
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South Dakota climbing on natural rock with varied terrain.