Spinal Exam  5.10c/d

457 page views Good page? (1 like)

Type:  Trad, 1 pitch Consensus:  5.10+ [details] FA:  Brian McGillicuddy, Dick Williams, 2007 Submitted By:  Dana Bartlett on May 24, 2010 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (6) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

Add Photo  Add Comment    Printer View

A portion of Near Trapps has been closed to climbing MORE INFO >>> A portion of the Near Trapps has been closed to climbing. This includes land below the cliff to above cliff line and starts approximately at Eenie Meenie and continues south about 200 feet. Climbers are asked to respect the no-trespassing signs and advised to use the access trail marked in orange blazes. This trail starts at the intersection of the Blue trail over the top of the Nears and the first Red trail. Follow the orange blazes east and downhill from this junction to arrive at the far (south) end of the Nears. For more information please view www.mohonkpreserve.org/index.php?news This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

Climb to a large, right-facing corner that is about 15-20 feet right of the roof on Muriel's Nose. Climb the corner, exit left, then go up past several 5.10 cruxes to low angle rock. Finish up the corner (easy) or the face on the left (5.8).

Location 

Close to the end of the Nears you will see a large block leaning against the cliff; on the right side, you will find the route Outsiders. Go left around the block and up the hill about 60 feet. Look for the large fin of rock above - Muriel's Nose - and far below that, a roof with a thin crack. That roof is the start of Muriel's Nose.

Protection 

Standard 'Gunks rack.