Humphrey's Ledge

BETA PHOTO: View of Humphrey's Ledge.

Description 

A next door neighbor that is way less crowded than Cathedral and Whitehorse, with many moderate routes and boulder problems that are really fun!
Southern aspect of this cliff means that it is climbable even on the most chilling of the fall and spring days.
Infamous for poor rock quality, Humphrey's Ledge actually has pretty decent rock. Especially decent on the left and central sections of cliff.
Climbing on this cliff is frequently overlooked.

Humphrey's is to Cathedral and Whitehorse what Echo Crag is to Cannon. Definitly a worthwhile trip/change/adventure.

More Info/Printable Guide

Getting There 

From the north side of North Conway, turn onto River Road at a traffic light near the Eastern Slope Inn and head downhill under a railroad trestle toward the obvious cliff. Cross the river and follow the road past the Shartner strawberry fields. Continue past Cathedral Ledge and Diana's Bath. As you come up to a dip and right curve you will see Humphrey's directly ahead. Parking is allowed on the cliff side ONLY.
From the north on Rt. 302 turn right onto West Side Road. Follow this road about 3 miles, the cliff will be on your right across from the Lady Blanche House.

The Classics

Featured Route For Humphrey's Ledge

Robinson Crusoe 5.10b PG13  NH : Humphrey's Ledge

1 - Up blocky terrain to open corner to tree ledge (loose gravel and rock) - 5.9+2- Easier climbing leads to overlap/roof, pull over on left (bolt), up open groove (crux, bolts & small cams), bolt belay near dying tree - 5.10b 3 - Up and right over Soul Survivor dike, up headwall (lighter rock), right facing corner, to another corner on left, top slab to bolt belay - 5.9Alternative to pitch 3 would be Diss-N-Dazz (5.10c)....[more]   Browse More Classics in NH