Record SL-846631 · Wikidata Q16896315
Overhanging Tower
No list classifications
Elevation
3,709
m
12,169 ft
Prominence
284 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.7781° N,
109.2370° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaOverhanging Tower is a (12,169-foot (3,709 m)) mountain located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Overhanging Tower is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area. The peak is just north of Sharks Nose and south of the peak known as Wolfs Head. Overhanging Tower is situated on the Continental Divide.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks Nose | 3,729 m | S 180° | 0.2 km |
| Block Tower | 3,723 m | S 175° | 0.3 km |
| Wolfs Head | 3,711 m | NE 51° | 0.4 km |
| Watch Tower | 3,758 m | SE 151° | 0.5 km |
| Cirque of the Towers | 3,664 m | NE 36° | 0.7 km |
| Elizabeth Peak | 3,610 m | W 261° | 0.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Ridge | Overhanging Tower | 3 | 43 m |
| Northwest Ridge/West Face | Overhanging Tower | 1+ | 43 m |
| North Face | Shark's Nose | 5b | 148 m |
| West Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 148 m |
| Direct Southwest Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 148 m |
| Direct Northwest buttress | Shark's Nose | 5c | 148 m |
| NW Buttress | Shark's Nose | 4c | 148 m |
| South Tower Summit | Shark's Nose | 5c | 148 m |
| 5.5 Chimney | Block Tower | 4b | 321 m |
| East Ridge | Wolfs Head | 4c | 401 m |
| Green Dragon | Wolfs Head | 6c+ | 401 m |
| White Buffalo | Wolfs Head | 7c+ | 401 m |
| Red Cloud | Wolfs Head | 7b | 401 m |
| Brass Monkey | Wolfs Head | 7b+ | 401 m |
| South Face-Left | Wolfs Head | 5b | 401 m |
| Wind Walker Traverse | Wolfs Head | 5c | 401 m |
| South Face, Right | Wolfs Head | 6a | 401 m |
| Direct South Face | Wolfs Head | 6c | 401 m |
| Driese-Kehoe | Wolfs Head | 6b | 401 m |
| Fred Becky's Route | Wolfs Head | 5c | 401 m |
| South Gully | Tiger Tower | 4c | 790 m |
| Stealing Thunder | Pingora | 6b+ | 902 m |
| East Face, Left Side Cracks | Pingora | 5a | 902 m |
| The Southerner's | Pingora | 6c | 902 m |
| South Buttress | Pingora | 5b | 902 m |