Hanging Gardens Climbing
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Elevation: | 1,575 ft |
GPS: |
44.16137, -71.37047 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 9,848 total · 50/month |
Shared By: | Lee Hansche on Feb 20, 2008 · Updates |
Admins: | Jay Knower, M Sprague, Lee Hansche, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall |
Access Issue: Avoid walking on the train tracks whenever possible.
Details
The Conway Scenic Railroad will be active in Crawford Notch this winter. It is critically important for climbers to avoid walking on the train tracks whenever possible. In an effort to minimize time spent on the tracks we are asking that you please take the Frankenstein Cliff Trail to the Amphitheater when climbing at Frankenstein, instead of walking on the tracks directly from the parking lot. Please do not leave packs, gear, or ropes on or near the rails, and avoid belaying near the tracks. Be prepared for trains to pass at any time, all winter.
The right of way for the railroad extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks, so while walking next to the tracks is likely safer, from the point of view of the railway it does not necessarily provide a solution. Ideally climbers should avoid being near the tracks whenever possible. We're requesting that climbers use alternative approach trails when it makes sense, such as in the case of the Frankenstein Cliff trail. If you do need to use the tracks, we want people to be aware of the situation, and to try not to spend excess time on them.
The right of way for the railroad extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks, so while walking next to the tracks is likely safer, from the point of view of the railway it does not necessarily provide a solution. Ideally climbers should avoid being near the tracks whenever possible. We're requesting that climbers use alternative approach trails when it makes sense, such as in the case of the Frankenstein Cliff trail. If you do need to use the tracks, we want people to be aware of the situation, and to try not to spend excess time on them.
Description
A very steep wall that is home to many hanging icicles that touch down in good conditions... When this area is in it rules... A really warm day could ruin it so if you see the climb you want, get after it while its there...
The climbing here ranges from WI4+ to WI6... All of the routes are short and steep... Recommendations are Clawcicle (4+/5), Scratching Post (4+), Without Reason(5+)... There is also a steep M8 for those who like the hard steep dry tooling...
This is a great and convenient place to drop a top rope just please let the routes come in well before top roping them as this is a sensitive place as far as forming ice is concerned...
The climbing here ranges from WI4+ to WI6... All of the routes are short and steep... Recommendations are Clawcicle (4+/5), Scratching Post (4+), Without Reason(5+)... There is also a steep M8 for those who like the hard steep dry tooling...
This is a great and convenient place to drop a top rope just please let the routes come in well before top roping them as this is a sensitive place as far as forming ice is concerned...
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