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Elevation: 25 ft
GPS: 42.4394, -71.0785
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Shared By: Leo Paik on Jan 13, 2007 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

This crag is probably the 3rd tallest of these rocks at 25 feet tall and faces north It has some decent climbing.

L->R:
A. OHB, 8.
B. Short Job, 7-8, 1p, 25', TR.
C. So Fine, 8-9, 1p, 25', TR.
D. 4. Easy Overhang, 6-7, 1p, 25', TR.
E. Delirium, 9.
F. Crag 1 Slab, 6-8, 1p, 25', TR.
GF. Alternate start to Crag 1 Slab, 6.
H. Offwidth, 7, 1p, TR.
I. Black Hole, 2.
J. Fern, 3, 1p, 25' (can extend), TR or gear.
K. Facelift, 3.
L. Quick Descent, 0.
M. Lotsa Pockets, 3, 1p, 35', TR or gear.
N. Beginner's Class, 4, 1p, 40', TR.
O. Madcap, 4-6, 1p, 35', TR.
PO. Madcap Direct, 10.
Q. Unknown, 12.
R. 1. OHC, 7-8, 1p, 35', TR. photo
S. One More Time, 7.
T. The Golden Road (traverse), 10.

To the right are some boulder problems.

Per Curtis Tripp: this crag has been noted as Pinnacle Rock on a DCR Middlesex Fells trail map.

Getting There Suggest change

This is the first crag you will encounter from the parking area. Head along the trail, go right at the first fork. Look right.

13 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Crag 1 aka Pinnacle Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 9
Madcap
TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
4. Easy Overhang
TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 9
1. OHC
TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 11
3. So Fine
TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Madcap
 9
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b TR
4. Easy Overhang
 13
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b TR
1. OHC
 9
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c TR
3. So Fine
 11
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a TR
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