Routes : North America : United States : South Dakota : Custer State Park : Needles Eye : The Thimble
The Thimble
About The Thimble:
| This is the cool overhanging spire to the left of the Needles Eye. One of the most important spires in the Needles. John Gill's famous ground-up solo is legendary in the bouldering community for its difficulty and boldness. |
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| Rock Type: | Granite |
| Type of Climbing: | Top Rope |
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Routes
Sequence Sequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. |
Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Backside | 5.4 | 5 |
| 1 |
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Bein | 5.12d | 1 |
| 1 |
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Frontside Trough | 5.9 | 1 |
| 1 |
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Gill Classic (1) | 5.12a | 3 |
