Cathedral Spires
USA /
South Dakota /
Hill City /
World
/ USA
/ South Dakota
/ Hill City
World / United States / South Dakota
pillar, rock formations, rock climbing, stone/rock feature, tourist attraction, National Natural Landmark
Elevation: 6840+ feet (2085+ meters)
The Cathedral Spires are the most impressive group of spires in the Black Hills, and are a very popular climbing area.
Geologically, the spires area is an excellent example of joint-controlled weathering of granite, and is the only area of its kind in the upper Great Plains and northern Rocky Mountains. The formation is designated a National Natural Landmark together with a nearby stand of old-growth limber pine.
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The Cathedral Spires are the most impressive group of spires in the Black Hills, and are a very popular climbing area.
Geologically, the spires area is an excellent example of joint-controlled weathering of granite, and is the only area of its kind in the upper Great Plains and northern Rocky Mountains. The formation is designated a National Natural Landmark together with a nearby stand of old-growth limber pine.
peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=19822
caltopo.com/map.html#ll=43.84887,-103.53357&z=16&b=t&a=...
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Spires_and_Limber_Pine_Natural_Area
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Coordinates: 43°50'54"N 103°31'59"W
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