From the Lookout

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East faces of the Sorcerer and Charlatan Needles

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Matthew Fienup

Jul 24, 2006

“From the Lookout”

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From the Lookout

East faces of the Sorcerer and Charlatan Needles

Matt Grieger nears the summit of the Magician Needle, with 12 pitches of adventure and another extraordinary day in the Needles behind him.

The Witch and the recent fire (7.24.2010).

Mike Lechlinksi on The Parasite (5.13b), The Needles<br>
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Currently, the stairs up to the fire lookout end abruptly, where the lookout once stood. There is 15 feet of 5.2 slab climbing from the last step to the top of the formation.<br>
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For those climbing the Magician, it is now possible to walk down the stairs at any time, 7 days a week.

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The West face of the Charlatan and the Wizard...

Looking north from camp...

Leopard Lilies, seen in the meadow at the Needles trailhead.

The Needles Lookout was a truly special destination. This trip with our boys, who were 6 and 9 years old at the time, will always be a cherished memory.

This morning, there was a small wildfire next to the campground. This is a good reminder that lighting a fire in the needles requires a permit. This process takes about 15 minutes, and is free- it's an informative video about fire safety.

Bring a stick on hot days - these guys are everywhere

The Needles
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Horizon of clouds

Sunrise at The Needles. 9/2/2010.

The Needles, Voodoo Dome on the far right

Mike Newheart with a turkey drumstick.

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Late afternoon light at the Needles

Good advice for a dry climate...

A distant needles from Dome Rock, wonderful sunset. 5/16/2016

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The Needles sterno/lantern relic

The Needles approach from the trailhead to the main notch

The needles return from the main notch to the trailhead

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The Needle lookout Pano (July 2024)

A mostly accurate and intact sign...

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