This is the classic line up The Needle. Cruiser climbing and airy exposure make this a great first multi-pitch trad lead or follow, not to mention a fun rappel.

P1. Start at the base of the Needle. Stay left and follow blocky features that offer good pro to a small roof. This roof offers good pro and a fun move, but can also be circumvented. Belay 25 to 40 feet below the big roof (5.7).

P2. Either climb the well-protected roof (5.8) or go around right to the southeast side of The Needle (5.7). Enjoy the summit!

Descend via the slung boulder at the top. One rope gets you to a rap station about 80' down. From there, you can reach the ground.

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Needle Rap Route

An awesome finger crack and fun chimney moves with a great top out.

P1: Start at the base of The Needle and climb into the gully between Stump Buttress and The Needle. Belay at the base of the finger crack on the right side of the hallway (5.4).

P2: The business. Climb the finger crack to two bolts. Don't forget that back wall! (5.10+).

P3: Climb the chimney and use the thin seem for pro. Climb around the block at the top then follow the gully (careful of loose rock!) until you can gain the protectable face. A handful of moves on the face brings you to the top.

Enjoy the summit!

Desend with one rope from the slung boulder on the top. About 80' down is a rap station that will get you to the ground.

Another fun route up The Needle. This route climbs exactly where you rap, so it's a good option after climbing the standard route, as you're at the start after rapping. Otherwise, start on the southeast side of The Needle at the base of a right-leaning finger and hand crack.

P1: Climb the crack until it ends. Step right onto the face where good pro is found to the rap anchor. Belay here.

P2: Start up the right-facing corner, then move left on to the face to the summit.

Rap the route.

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Routes in The Needle