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Gobs of Knobs

Description 

The largest formation in the Moonlight Ridge area. The view is nothing short of SPECTACULAR! Bring a rack and lots of draws... this area has it all. Mostly easy to moderate routes. Whatever route you choose, be SURE to summit and check it out!


Getting There 

The Northernmost formation in the Moonlight Ridge area. About a ten minute approach from the Needles Eye parking lot.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Point / Beside The Point:
Gobs of Knobs   5.3     Sport, TR   
Tiny Knobs   5.7     Sport, 80 feet   
Wave Runner   5.8     Sport, 1 pitch, 85 feet   
LightSaber   5.9     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Wave Goodbye   5.9     Trad, 1 pitch, 85 feet   
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Featured Route For The Point / Beside The Point
Pat Geoghegan on Gobs of Nobs.

Gobs of Knobs 5.3  SD : Custer State Park : ... : The Point / Beside The Poin...
This climb is on the lower angle face covered in large knobs. The route follows the line of least resistance to a chain anchor. This makes a great top rope for beginning climbers as well as a good opportunity for new leaders. An optional second pitch exists:(5.1R) Step across, clip a bolt, and scamper up the rounded ridge to the next anchors (shared with Wave Runner), reached by walking on a sloping ledge, not going to the very top. Rap down Wave Runner....[more]   Browse More Classics in SD