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Pitchoff Chimney Cliff Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pitchoff Chimney Cliff

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	Anniversary Waltz T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Bogosity (Link-up) T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Brrright Star T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Coffee Achievers T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Disputed, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Dynamo Hum T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	El, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Flying Squirrels T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Great Chimney T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Hidden Constellation T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Lonely, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Pete's Farewell T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	PF Flyers T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Raging Raven S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Rain Dogs TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c V1 5
	Roaches on the Wall T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Rock and Roll Star T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Run Higher, Jump Faster T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Running of the Bulls T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Star Sailor T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Wald-Calder Route T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Walking the Tightrope S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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Description

This crag is the impressive piece of rock on the right side of the road on 73 when driving North from Keene Valley. Its easy roadside access and short approach make it a popular weekend crag. Pitchoff Chimney Cliff is home to about 20 climbs. Ranging from 5.7-5.11. The rock quality is excellent and involves vertical/horizontal cracks and face. Protection is generally good. Most of the climbs offer spectacular views of the scenic Cascade Pass.
Classic Routes - Pete's Farewell 5.7, The El 5.8 and Roaches on the Wall 5.10.

Getting There

Roadside on 73 across from Cascade Lakes, which is about 15mins south of Lake Placid. There are 2 small parking lots on the Cascade Lake side of the road. The approach trail towards the left side of the crag is obvious.

22 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pitchoff Chimney Cliff

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 41 ● Great Chimney Trad 3 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 315 ● Pete's Farewell Trad 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 185 ● The El Trad 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 69 ● The Disputed Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 12 ● Brrright Star Trad 2 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 120 ● Roaches on the Wall Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 25 ● PF Flyers Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 25 ● Coffee Achievers Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 49 ● Star Sailor Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 40 ● Rock and Roll Star Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 15 ● Flying Squirrels Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Run Higher, Jump Faster Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Running of the Bulls Trad 2 pitches
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 37 ● Raging Raven Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 4 ● Hidden Constellation Trad