Type: TR, 75 ft (23 m)
FA: Alex Martinez 6/8/09
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Shared By: Eliza Penick on Aug 13, 2009
Admins: Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters

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Warning Access Issue: Climbing on manmade, public, or private structures is generally illegal. Get written permission from the owner or authorities beforehand or don't climb. Any postings here are for historical purposes only, and certainly not recommended. DetailsDrop down

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Three fun expanses of brick wall, separated by cement ledges. Brick is uneven with lots of little holds and pockets. Route will depend on which side of the tower you choose to climb. Watch out for the cement ledges, from underneath they look positive, but they are slopers!
You can also spend an enjoyable afternoon traversing around the base of the tower.

Location Suggest change

The tower was built as a water reservoir in 1906, but is now empty. It is located in the middle of Volunteer Park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Address: 1247 15th Ave. E
From the inside of the tower, choose your window & anchor spot & that will decide which side of the tower you'll climb.
We climbed the east facing side, just to the right of a tall, very leafy tree.

Protection Suggest change

Climb the inside of the tower and rig an anchor to one of the fixed metal banisters. Feed the rope through the window grating onto the ledge & then use a stick to drop the rope over the edge. Belay from the top, inside the tower. Once the climber reaches the top they will need to be lowered down, as all the windows have grating.

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