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Elevation: 381 ft
GPS: 43.1998, -71.0964
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Shared By: Joe Terravecchia on Jul 27, 2012 · Updates
Admins: Jay Knower, M Sprague, Lee Hansche, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall

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Stonehouse is arguably the most impressive of the little cliffs in southeastern NH. Situated on the shore of a beautiful clear pond, it is remarkable for this part of the state. There are a good range of routes from 5.5 - 5.13d including 15 bolted routes. The cliff is composed of pegmatitic granite and is about 100' at its tallest. It generally faces east and northeast making it a good afternoon destination in hot weather. There's also a great swimming hole along the access trail.

ATTENTION: The cliff and the surrounding 241 acres was purchased in 2010 by the Trust for Public Land, Strafford Rivers Conservancy, New Hampshire Fish and Game, the Town of Barrington and other partners. The conservation of this land is the result of years of hard work. After decades of access issues this has been a gift to all who value this natural resource. Remember, this could just as easily have been a housing development. Please treat the area with respect and do your part to keep it clean. Pack out all of your trash. Better yet, make the extra effort and pack out what others have left behind. Answer nature's call far from the shores of the pond and trails and bury any human waste.

Getting There Suggest change

The cliff is located in Barrington NH.. There is a 10 minute approach hike along the eastern shore of the pond. If you're going east on 202, there's a sign for the pond about 1 1/2 miles east of Northwood, or about .2 miles east of a pub called Tough Tymes. Parking is limited. Google Maps Stonehouse Pond will get you there.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Stonehouse Pond

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 37
The Roost
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 11
Son of Snake
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 41
The Nose
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 13
Shut The F**k Up, Donny
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 18
Donny You’re Outta Your Element
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
Ten In One
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 13
Joke Book
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 42
Desperation
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 18
Swiss Movement
Sport, TR
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 28
Hymie's Last Stand aka Karin's…
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 10
Flying Squirrel aka The Diagonal
Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 18
The BBB route
Trad
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 9
And Partner Direct
Sport
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 4
Barrington Hot Pocket
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 6
Moe Howard Died For Our Sins
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Roost
 37
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
Son of Snake
 11
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad, TR
The Nose
 41
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Shut The F**k Up, Donny
 13
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Donny You’re Outta Your Ele…
 18
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Ten In One
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Joke Book
 13
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Desperation
 42
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Swiss Movement
 18
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport, TR
Hymie's Last Stand aka Kar…
 28
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Flying Squirrel aka The Dia…
 10
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
The BBB route
 18
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
And Partner Direct
 9
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Barrington Hot Pocket
 4
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Moe Howard Died For Our Sins
 6
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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