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DescriptionSpire Four is the highest summit in the Cathedral Spires, and probably the most popular formation in the group. The view is spectacular, the rock is fantastic, the route unique, and the climbing superb. If you climb only one of the Cathedral Spires, this is the one to do. Getting ThereHike the Cathedral Spires trail around to the backside of the spires. Hike up the Gully between Spires 3 and 4. A short stretch of 4th class or possibly low 5th class leads to a high saddle between the spires - rope up if you feel uncomfortable. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Spire Four:
Sprire Four 5.4 Trad, 2 pitches, 210 feet
West Gruesome 5.6 Trad, 2 pitches
The Great Northwest Dihedral 5.6 Trad, 4 pitches, 280 feet
Kamps/Goldstone Route 5.8+ Trad, 2 pitches, 330 feet, Grade II
South Tower Conn Route 5.9 Trad, Sport, 2 pitches
Little Lark Crack 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch, 90 feet
Hang a Right at Fourth Avenue 5.10b Trad, 2 pitches, 220 feet
two EX squared 5.12a Trad, Sport, 3 pitches, 360 feet, Grade IV
Featured Route For Spire Four
West Gruesome 5.6 SD : Custer State Park : ... : Spire Four
Awesome way to start a day, little bit of exposure to start second pitch....[more] Browse More Classics in SD
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