Traversing around the base of the water tower.  Jagged bricks create great holds for your hands and feet.  Great for footwork, very long and sustained climbing, but plenty of places to rest.

Volunteer Park Water Tower (traverse)

Demons and Darklords

Volunteer Park Water Tower

Grandpa Lit The Roof On Fire

Three fun expanses of brick wall, separated by cement ledges.  Brick is uneven with lots of little holds and pockets.  Route will depend on which side of the tower you choose to climb.  Watch out for the cement ledges, from underneath they look positive, but they are slopers!

You can also spend an enjoyable afternoon traversing around the base of the tower.

Located on the west side of the tower.  In 1997, Kirk (took my drill and) bolted this line and red pointed it.  Considering we were broke high school kids, he undoubtedly used redheads or similarly inadequate hardware.  It likely remains unrepeated.

Start up either side of the arch then climb through the overhang using the lettering above the doorway to reach the portico ledge (all bricks out).  Down climb the bricks.

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Routes in Volunteer Park Water Tower