Cirque of the Towers
Cirque of the Towers in Wyoming has 12 climbing routes with alpine no fixed protection.
- 12 routes
- 5.2 – 5.11b
- Alpine
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Cirque of the Towers is a climbing area in the Bridger Wilderness, part of the Pinedale Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits within designated wilderness. The climbing here is alpine, with 12 routes spread across the cirque. Grades run from 5.2 to 5.11b, so the range is wide enough to suit climbers of different abilities. Among the named routes are North East Ridge at 5.2, South Gully at 5.6, and South Buttress (Robbins Route) at 5.11b. Several other climbing areas lie close by. Shark's Nose is about 0.4 miles away and Wolfs Head about 0.6 miles. The Hailey Pass Trail is roughly 0.8 miles off, and Pingora is about 0.9 miles away.
Routes (12)
Block Tower(1)
Bollinger Peak(2)
Mitchell Peak(2)
Overhanging Tower(2)
Tiger Tower(1)
Watchtower(1)
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