Record SL-846653 · Wikidata Q16952268
Block Tower
No list classifications
Elevation
3,723
m
12,215 ft
Prominence
90 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.7753° N,
109.2367° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBlock Tower is a (12,215-foot (3,723 m)) mountain located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Block Tower is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area and is just northwest of Watch Tower and immediately south of the peak known as Sharks Nose. Block Tower is situated on the Continental Divide.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks Nose | 3,729 m | N 350° | 0.2 km |
| Watch Tower | 3,758 m | SE 119° | 0.2 km |
| Overhanging Tower | 3,709 m | N 355° | 0.3 km |
| Wolfs Head | 3,711 m | NE 28° | 0.7 km |
| Pylon Peak | 3,743 m | S 176° | 0.7 km |
| Elizabeth Peak | 3,610 m | W 281° | 0.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 Chimney | Block Tower | 4b | 21 m |
| North Face | Shark's Nose | 5b | 180 m |
| West Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 180 m |
| Direct Southwest Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 180 m |
| Direct Northwest buttress | Shark's Nose | 5c | 180 m |
| NW Buttress | Shark's Nose | 4c | 180 m |
| South Tower Summit | Shark's Nose | 5c | 180 m |
| North East Ridge | Overhanging Tower | 3 | 276 m |
| Northwest Ridge/West Face | Overhanging Tower | 1+ | 276 m |
| East Ridge | Wolfs Head | 4c | 624 m |
| Green Dragon | Wolfs Head | 6c+ | 624 m |
| White Buffalo | Wolfs Head | 7c+ | 624 m |
| Red Cloud | Wolfs Head | 7b | 624 m |
| Brass Monkey | Wolfs Head | 7b+ | 624 m |
| South Face-Left | Wolfs Head | 5b | 624 m |
| Wind Walker Traverse | Wolfs Head | 5c | 624 m |
| South Face, Right | Wolfs Head | 6a | 624 m |
| Direct South Face | Wolfs Head | 6c | 624 m |
| Driese-Kehoe | Wolfs Head | 6b | 624 m |
| Fred Becky's Route | Wolfs Head | 5c | 624 m |
| South Gully | Tiger Tower | 4c | 862 m |
| Stealing Thunder | Pingora | 6b+ | 959 m |
| East Face, Left Side Cracks | Pingora | 5a | 959 m |
| The Southerner's | Pingora | 6c | 959 m |
| South Buttress | Pingora | 5b | 959 m |