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02. Brilliant Corners

New Hampshire > Lakes Region > Sandwich Notch

Description

Home of the classic climb of the same name, this area has almost a dozen 1-2 pitch climbs from 5.6-5.10c, mostly put up by George Hurley. Almost all of the routes are a mix of traditional and bolt protection.

Getting There

After passing Beede Falls on Sandwich Notch Rd. look for a sign on the left that says either "no fires" or "don't litter" (I forgot which). There is a faint trail directly across the road. Follow the trail, cross the brook, and you'll find yourself standing below the Brilliant Corners rock climb. Approach takes 2 minutes.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 8
Rootie Tootie
Trad, Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 13
Brilliant Corners
Trad
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13
 8
Straight, No Chaser
Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 8
Count Down
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
Fly Away
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Rootie Tootie
 8
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Sport
Brilliant Corners
 13
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Straight, No Chaser
 8
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13 Trad
Count Down
 8
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Fly Away
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad