Most of the known climbs are on the south side of the tower. This route may be one of the easiest climbs in this region that tops out on a desert tower top.  Great introduction to sandstone climbing and desert climbing. This route can be done with the nearby South Face Direct routes in part of a day.

Relatively easy 3 pitch climb ascends crack, then face moves to the notch. Out onto the north side and back to the east for a mantle move to the summit.  The views are spectacular and this route offers the mortal climber a chance to experience a desert tower summit.

Pitch 1:  Start just up from the Petroglyphs. Easy Rock to a chimney, then face climb right and up to a ledge (5.6)

Pitch 2:  From the ledge, climb up easier rock (5.4) to the notch just below the summit

Pitch 3:  From the notch, Traverse around the north side and out onto the east area (corkscrew) just below the summit. A 5.6 mantle move puts you on top.

Descent:  Rap from the anchors under the summit (same, south side)

 

(Same as general approach)

Hiking Approach

• You could park as close as 1.2 miles or as far as 4.6 miles away. The nearest tower to the highway is North Six-Shooter. Ascend the east or south side of the shale ridden base of the South Six-Shooter Peak and make your way up to the south side of the formation. Once atop the base, it's obvious where to head for. Start just above a petroglyph.