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Abandoned factories from on top of Alapocas' main ...

Description 

The state of Delaware has no world famous destinations, but if you're there and you want to climb outside, there are some fine local boulders and crags.

Alapocas Run State Park is Delaware’s major developed climbing area, with a collection of toprope and sport routes being actively developed. Climbing with gear is only allowed on the main wall here, and then only with a permit from Blue Ball Barn. Bouldering, on the other hand, is not as tightly regulated.

Other climbing destinations mostly feature boulders. No doubt other areas will be established and developed over time.

Delaware Climbing Coalition has helpful resources for climbers living or visiting here.

Getting There 

If you're reading this guide, you're probably already there.

The Classics

Featured Route For Delaware

Old School 5.7  * In Progress : Delaware : Alapocas Run State Park

Start on the middle ledge of the Main Wall, below the highly visible diagonal crack leading into the left corner of the roof block. Tiptoe up the starting slab, minding the lack of friction on the painted-over spraypaint - or bypassing it on either side. Go straight for the crack, or traverse up and right under the roof and back left from there. Wriggle and writhe through the roof notch and you're done.The most dramatic established line at Alapocas....[more]   Browse More Classics in * In Progress