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Located in the Lightning Rod sector of Cathedral Spires, this climb sits in the middle range of the 54 routes catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.3 to 5.13a. First ascent: Paul Muehl & Bob Culp, Sept. 1988.
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Cathedral Spires
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Vertical spire climbing on featured South Dakota rock in the Black Hills.
Khayyam Spire
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South Dakota crag with vertical climbing and varied routes.
East Gruesome
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South Dakota climbing area with regional rock character and varied climbing.
Bartizan Wall
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South Dakota crag with varied climbing for multiple skill levels.
Spire Three
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive spire formations with varied terrain.
Spire Two
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South Dakota climbing area featuring vertical rock and varied climbing experiences.
Spire Four
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South Dakota climbing on distinctive regional rock.
Spire five
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South Dakota climbing area featuring varied routes on local rock formations.
Station 13
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South Dakota climbing area with routes for multiple skill levels.
Incisor
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South Dakota climbing area with varied routes and solid rock.