Leaning Tower
Mariposa County, California
Uploaded by Bivy Team
00 :41 hrs
0.5 mi
786 ft
Various
Located to the right of Bridalveil Falls as you enter into the Yosemite Valley, Leaning Tower is an overhanging granite tower rising 1860 feet above the valley floor. The steep and continuous overhang offers challenging climbing. The standout routes here are “Jesus Built My Hotrod”, “Wet Denim Daydream” and “West Face”. Approach from the Bridalveil Falls parking area. From the bathrooms hike east towards a large boulder and gain the climber trail. Follow the trail up a boulder field marked with cairns. After topping out on any of the routes, the descent requires multiple rappels located on the backside of Leaning Tower.
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Leaning Tower | Mariposa County, California
Located to the right of Bridalveil Falls as you enter into the Yosemite Valley, Leaning Tower is an overhanging granite tower rising 1860 feet above the valley floor. The steep and continuous overhang offers challenging climbing. The standout routes here are “Jesus Built My Hotrod”, “Wet Denim Daydream” and “West Face”. Approach from the Bridalveil Falls parking area. From the bathrooms hike east towards a large boulder and gain the climber trail. Follow the trail up a boulder field marked with cairns. After topping out on any of the routes, the descent requires multiple rappels located on the backside of Leaning Tower.