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Watchtower Area
220 routes
in Crag
- Description:© (secretary)
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One of the most impressive sheer walls at the mountain. Contains many three star multi-pitch classics - some of the best routes 'Arapiles' has to offer.
- Access Issues: inherited from Arapiles
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State Park
- Approach:© (secretary)
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The very obvious face about 1km from the campsite heading west.
- Ethic: inherited from Arapiles
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Mount Arapiles is first and foremost a trad climbing area. The few sport climbs tend to be in the higher grades where no natural pro is available.
Bolting, particularly retro-bolting, is discouraged and should only be undertaken after extensive consultation with the local climbers, first ascensionists, etc. Inappropriately placed bolts have been chopped.
Do not chip the rock.
Look after the park.
Stick to the paths.
Don't disturb the wildlife.
Routes near peregrine falcon nesting sites are closed in the spring.
Minimise the impact of your camping (fuel stoves not fires, take your rubbish with you, etc).
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Areas
| Name | Style | Climbs | Ascents | Height | Grade Band | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Face Crag | All Trad | 46 | 766 | 45m | 5 | |
| 2 | Left Watchtower Face Cliff | All Trad | 33 | 653 | 81m | 1 | |
| 3 | The Watchtower Cliff | All Trad | 9 | 515 | 91m | 1 | |
| 4 | Right Watchtower Face Cliff | Mostly Trad | 30 | 1,989 | 83m | 1 | |
| 5 | Amok Wall Cliff | All Trad | 9 | 0 | 26m | ||
| 6 | Kitten Wall Area Crag | All Trad | 76 | 544 | 30m | ||
| 7 | Watchtower Area Boulders Crag | All Boulder | 17 | 10 | 5m | 3 |





