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The Nuns (there are two of them), are short, semi-detached towers located at the north end of the Rectory (between the Priest and the Rectory). There are several good routes on them; most being found on the Nun closest to the Priest.

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Get there by hiking along the west side of the Rectory, (for most routes) all the way around the Priest, and then back a short ways. Should take about 15 minutes from the Castleton/Rectory trail junction.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Nuns

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 14
The Flying Nun
Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 8
Where have the Wild Things Gone
Trad 3 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 63
Holier Than Thou
Trad, Sport 2 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 6
Bad Habit
Trad 2 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 17
The Unforgiven
Trad, Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Flying Nun
 14
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Where have the Wild Things…
 8
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 3 pitches
Holier Than Thou
 63
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad, Sport 2 pitches
Bad Habit
 6
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad 2 pitches
The Unforgiven
 17
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad, Sport
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