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Horicon

Wisconsin > Niagara Escarpment &…

Description

Limestone area. The Niagra Escarpment runs right through Horicon. There are a few spots where it pops up. Most of them are chossy and broken up, but there are some nice areas.

Getting There

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The lower 2/3s of ~80% of the length of the ledge is chossy, but this gives an idea of height. The ledge goes from 15-60ft in places, and if you're willing to look, you'll find a handful of prime samples of rock -- Ledge Park
[Hide Photo] The lower 2/3s of ~80% of the length of the ledge is chossy, but this gives an idea of height. The ledge goes from 15-60ft in places, and if you're willing to look, you'll find a handful of prime s…
Some of the upper layers of rock are full of pockets, with the lower layers being cracked - sometimes chossy - or crimpy holds. -- Ledge Park
[Hide Photo] Some of the upper layers of rock are full of pockets, with the lower layers being cracked - sometimes chossy - or crimpy holds. -- Ledge Park