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Elevation: 10,560 ft 3,219 m
GPS: 43.77334, -110.76536
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The summit overlooking the north end of Jenny Lake. Named for it's appearance from the north.
Most of the better routes face south and west and are approached by the Symmetry Couloir, a steep gully that can hold snow into July.

Getting There Suggest change

The southern routes are accessed from Symmetry Couloir by way of the Cascade Cyn horse trail. The north and east sides of the peak are approached by way of Hanging Canyon.

11 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Symmetry Spire

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 15
East Ridge
Trad, Alpine
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow R
 7
Symmetry Spire, North West Coulo…
Trad, Snow, Alpine
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13
 32
Cube Point
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 46
Durrance Ridge
Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 92
Southwest Ridge
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 9
Direct Jensen Ridge
Trad, Alpine 10 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
Reticent Slabs
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
East Ridge
 15
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad, Alpine
Symmetry Spire, North West…
 7
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow R Trad, Snow, Alpine
Cube Point
 32
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13 Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
Durrance Ridge
 46
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
Southwest Ridge
 92
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
Direct Jensen Ridge
 9
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 10 pitches
Reticent Slabs
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine
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