Needles Eye Area

United States / South Dakota / Custer County

Quick Info

Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
Climbs
Sport routes 1 (7a+)
Trad climbs 1 (E6)

Quick Info

Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
Climbs
Sport routes 1 (7a+)
Trad climbs 1 (E6)
Contributors
38 contributions since 26th January 2026.
24 contributions since 26th February 2021.
14 contributions since 5th May 2026.
4 contributions since 2nd July 2026.
2 contributions since 26th January 2026.

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Climbs

2 recorded climbs.

Year Climb Grade Climber Style Date
First ascent.

A truly remarkable ascent for it's time. It was worked from the ground up, without the benefit of climbing shoes or bouldering mats.

1962
1963–2023
2024
First ascent. 1 session.

First Free Ascent: This ascent was done ground up without any cleaning. This line was first climbed in 1980 by Bob Murray and was done on top rope, and has only been repeated on top rope a few times.

Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
Crystal Stiletto 7a+ 1 20th October 2025
Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
The Thimble E6 (approx) 6 1st January 1961 – 1st January 2027