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The Ravines Climbing

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Routes in The Ravines

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	Buttermilk Falls WI3-4
	Hillyer Ravine T WI3-4
	Viola Ravine WI3-4
	Wildcat Ravine WI4

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Elevation:	1,676 ft	511 m
GPS:	42.17691, -74.07106 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Adam Catalano on Feb 27, 2007
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Description

Some of the most special routes in the Catskills are the ravines of Kaaterskill Clove. These drainages are long and are require a bit of hiking to get up into what are generally small tiers of waterfall ice. The most popular of them is Buttermilk Falls and will generally be very crowded during the weekends. The top pitch of Wildcat Ravine is also very popular and can be accessed by topping out Buttermilk and then rappelling in. Hilyer and Viola are more moderate outings but will provide for a more wilderness experience as you make your way off the beaten path.

Getting There

See individual ravines for approach information.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Ravines

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

WI3-4 48 ● Buttermilk Falls Ice 6 pitches
WI3-4 23 ● Hillyer Ravine Trad, Ice 4 pitches
WI4 17 ● Wildcat Ravine Ice 5 pitches
WI3-4 18 ● Viola Ravine Ice 6 pitches