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Description 

Climbing in Northwestern CT is not as varied or bountiful as other parts of the state but none the less there are some great areas to grab your rope and get out for some pulling. This region is remarkably more hilly, containing CT's highest spot, the side of a hill that has a summit just over the border into Massachusetts.


Getting There 

There is a network of roads throughout the region although there is no main thruway.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Northwest:
Green Grizzly   5.6     Trad, 2 pitches, 230 feet   Grizzly Cliff
Trail Magic    5.8+     Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet   St. John's Ledge : Upper Cliff
Out of bounds   5.10a     Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 40 feet   Diamond Ledge
Withywindle Wall   5.10a     Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 40 feet   Diamond Ledge
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Featured Route For Northwest
Dreadlock . 5.8. Just lead this today, very nice, good gear .Finished strait up the center crack at top. Definately cruxier than the left line where you can stem the final corner. It's a bit steeper than the photo looks.

Dreadlock 5.8  CT : Northwest : Whitestone Cliff
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By DWABS
Apr 16, 2011

I am originally from North Canaan, CT but didn't get into climbing until I left for UVM. Have been back and climbed since. The NW Corner has a ton of possibility. Tons and tons of boulders, just need to know where to look. Many quality crags as well, just needs to be some dedication, time, and effort into developing, documenting, and gaining access..I hope to get to be a part of this one day.