This is a cleaner route than the

East Face South

side, owing to its position on a more exposed Southern edge of the North slab.

Start just to the right (North) of the opening to the Harmon Cave, on the South end of the East face of the North slab of the Harmon Flatironette.  The Harmon Spike is a separate slab that lies 10 meters more to the north of this, across a steep gully, and should not be confused.

Step up onto the slab and go up to the right (North) of the cave opening, and then out over the top of the cave to the South edge of that North slab.  Ascend this to the false summit above, and belay, if roped.  Continue for a second "pitch" to the summit line and up and left (South) to the true summit of the rock as for the other two routes on this Flatironette.

To descend, scramble to the S/SW as for all routes on this formation.

East Face North Side

East Face South Side

South Arete

This climb is a little scruffy compared to the others in the area.  Start on the center of the Southern section of the large slab the lies Southwest of the entrance to the cave.  Scramble up that past a slightly dirty start (2 moves) and onto the main slab to the summit line, on mostly 4th class Rock.

Follow the blunt South arete to the top of the cliff, staying within an arms reach of it. This route feels more "5th class" in some sections than others, and the subgrade I have given reflects the overall feel of it. There may be a slightly harder move here or there. The rock is cleaner, less broken, and is more exposed than the standard '

East Face South Side

' 4th class slab.

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Routes in Harmon Flatironette