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C) Second Pillar Rock Climbing

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Routes in C) Second Pillar

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	Chipper T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Chock It Up T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Crown of Thorns T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Iron Cross T,S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	McKenna T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	MSR S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Nemesis S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Pulp Friction T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Too Many Gins and Tonics T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Description

Second pillar is similar to the first in size and stature, but offers slightly more challenging routes. Some of the best gear protected routes in the area can be found here. Birds often roost on the farther-out pillars, but have nested as far inland as the top of Second Pillar.

Getting There

From the first pillar, head toward the river. You can't miss it.

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Classic Climbing Routes at C) Second Pillar

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 30 ● McKenna Trad, Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 11 ● Crown of Thorns Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 10 ● Chock It Up Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 13 ● Iron Cross Trad, Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R 5 ● Chipper Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 10 ● Pulp Friction Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 16 ● Nemesis Sport