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B: Chapel Pond Pass
New York
> Adirondacks
Description
Home to high concentration of climbs in the Adirondacks. The rock here is anorthosite - an unusual rock in that it's relatively rare, and is formed in ways that scientists don't fully understand. We call it "granite" - more to the point, exfoliating granite.
Getting There
Take I-87 north to Exit 30 (way the heck up there); make a left at the end of the exit ramp, and follow US 9 as it winds up a gradual hill. At a confusing intersection (known locally as "Malfunction Junction"), continue straight onto NY 73 and follow this northwest. About 2.5 further you will arrive at the pull off for
Spanky's Area. Shortly after comes the
Chapel Pond Slab (absolutely can't miss it towering over the road on the left), and in a matter of seconds, you'll reach Chapel Pond itself. This is the heart of the Keene Valley region.
[Hide Photo] Atop the Rickety Pinnacle. Worthwhile doing after topping out any of the climbs on the Lost Arrow Face!
[Hide Photo] Views of Upper and Lower Washbowl, Creature Walls and Spider's Web
Lake Placid