Record SL-846632 · Wikidata Q16900057
Sharks Nose
No list classifications
Elevation
3,729
m
12,234 ft
Prominence
109 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.7767° N,
109.2370° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSharks Nose is a (12,234-foot (3,729 m)) mountain located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Sharks Nose is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area. The peak is just north of Block Tower and immediately south of the peak known as Overhanging Tower. Sharks Nose is situated on the Continental Divide.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhanging Tower | 3,709 m | N 0° | 0.2 km |
| Block Tower | 3,723 m | S 170° | 0.2 km |
| Watch Tower | 3,758 m | SE 139° | 0.4 km |
| Wolfs Head | 3,711 m | NE 38° | 0.5 km |
| Cirque of the Towers | 3,664 m | NE 30° | 0.8 km |
| Elizabeth Peak | 3,610 m | W 271° | 0.9 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Face | Shark's Nose | 5b | 34 m |
| West Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 34 m |
| Direct Southwest Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 34 m |
| Direct Northwest buttress | Shark's Nose | 5c | 34 m |
| NW Buttress | Shark's Nose | 4c | 34 m |
| South Tower Summit | Shark's Nose | 5c | 34 m |
| North East Ridge | Overhanging Tower | 3 | 119 m |
| Northwest Ridge/West Face | Overhanging Tower | 1+ | 119 m |
| 5.5 Chimney | Block Tower | 4b | 166 m |
| East Ridge | Wolfs Head | 4c | 508 m |
| Green Dragon | Wolfs Head | 6c+ | 508 m |
| White Buffalo | Wolfs Head | 7c+ | 508 m |
| Red Cloud | Wolfs Head | 7b | 508 m |
| Brass Monkey | Wolfs Head | 7b+ | 508 m |
| South Face-Left | Wolfs Head | 5b | 508 m |
| Wind Walker Traverse | Wolfs Head | 5c | 508 m |
| South Face, Right | Wolfs Head | 6a | 508 m |
| Direct South Face | Wolfs Head | 6c | 508 m |
| Driese-Kehoe | Wolfs Head | 6b | 508 m |
| Fred Becky's Route | Wolfs Head | 5c | 508 m |
| South Gully | Tiger Tower | 4c | 824 m |
| Stealing Thunder | Pingora | 6b+ | 931 m |
| East Face, Left Side Cracks | Pingora | 5a | 931 m |
| The Southerner's | Pingora | 6c | 931 m |
| South Buttress | Pingora | 5b | 931 m |