Da Cherry on Top!

In my opinion, this may be the best route on Tradistan Tower. I may try to head back up and see if there is a more direct start. Nonetheless, This route has got quite a bit to offer: massive dihedral, crack climbing, roofs, overhangs, face climbing, off-width, squeeze chimney. Mmmmm mmmmm.

From the approach trail, you can see the massive cave in the massive dihedral. This is what you're looking for. Start up the massive dihedral in-between '

No Country For Old Men

' and '

Nuggernaut

'. After a full rope length, you'll see a red sling with a quick-link on it. I belayed on the huge ledge to the right.

From here, we moved the belay more to the right, about 30'. There was an exposed step around to a small stance to get started again. Be sure to head right here. Do not continue up towards the purple sling a short distance up. Head on up, trending slightly right perhaps. This pitch ended with a small overhang in a v-slot like feature.

At this point, I remember heading up a short crack in a blocky, right-facing dihedral and making a step around left. I continued heading up, doing some face climbing. I finished this pitch after another small overhang.

1.5 to 2 more pitches of fun face climbing up and slightly left will put you at the base of Da Cherry on Top! This is the money pitch. It is a huge piece of solid and amazing rock. It is a left-facing dihedral with an off-width to squeeze chimney. Get on up this thing, and you'll be right near the rappel route, and the summit.

Descent - follow cairns from the summit southeast-ish to a bolted rap anchor. Make one single rope rap to a large tree with webbing. From here, make a double rope rap to a small, singular tree with webbing. Another double rope rap will get you to a bolt and fixed nut (webbing/cord could use an update). From here, make a double rope rap to a large terrace with a two bolt anchor. One more double rope rap will get you to the base of the Nuggernaut. You may want to leave your shoes/packs at the base of the '

Nuggernaut

'.

This is an adventurous route, as is Tradistan Tower. Don't fret too much about finding the exact route I tried to describe above. Just make sure you end up at Da Cherry on Top somehow. Enjoy the climbing and adventure.

From the approach trail, you can see the massive cave in the massive dihedral. This is what you're looking for. The route is in-between '

No Country For Old Men

' and '

Nuggernaut

'. Also look for the beautiful chunk of solid rock on top of Tradistan Tower. It is a huge, left-facing dihedral.

Traditional gear. A double set from medium C3s to #3 C4s, one #4 C4. Bring lots-o-nuts and trad draws. I found small to medium nuts to be very helpful. All anchors must be built with traditional gear, so bring some cordelettes. Bring two 60m ropes or a 70m rope and tag line.