Rock Climbing
The granite spires of City of Rocks and Castle Rocks host over 1000 established routes that attract climbers from throughout the world. The crags have routes of a large range of difficulty so quality climbing is available to those at all levels of experience.
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Theater of Shadows on Jackson’s Thumb
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Climbers on the summit of Lost Arrow Spire
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Mystery Achievement on the Upper Breadloaves
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Sinocranium on Steinfells Dome
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Columbian Crack on Elephant Rock
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Fall Line and Crack of Doom on Morning Glory Spire