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m. Reservoir Wall

Pennsylvania > Southeastern Lo… > Birdsboro Quarry

Description

The Reservoir Wall is a series of climbs mostly starting on a ledge halfway up the north wall. Trees above, water below. Hazards include falling trees and rocks, cliff jumpers, and killer geese defending their nests.

Getting There

From the welcome sign, follow the wide right-hand trail downhill toward the reservoir. Follow the path left around the fence to the other side. Once there, follow the other side of the fence back to where it meets the a rock wall in the woods, next to the right-hand shore of the reservoir. Follow the wall left until you get to the ground-level climbs of the Reservoir Wall.

To reach the upper climbs, you'll climb most of Mya's Climb until you're level with the ledge. From there, traverse left along a ledge, high above the reservoir. A series of climbs start from this scenic perch.

Follow the path past the Lower Climbs on your left, along the reservoir to your right. Follow a side trail along the edge of reservoir, and take it through the woods to the north. You'll reach a wooden sign with a weathered topo of the Giant Wall. Just past it you'll find the real deal.

Routes from Left to Right

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Reservoir Wall at night.  To reach the upper belay ledge, climb Mya's climb up to the roof variation and go left around the arete.
[Hide Photo] Reservoir Wall at night. To reach the upper belay ledge, climb Mya's climb up to the roof variation and go left around the arete.
Upper belay ledge on the reservoir wall.  Lots of bolts and cable to anchor too.  Its a bit dirty up there, but nice view of the quarry.  Most climbs starting here are pretty short.
[Hide Photo] Upper belay ledge on the reservoir wall. Lots of bolts and cable to anchor too. Its a bit dirty up there, but nice view of the quarry. Most climbs starting here are pretty short.
Approach via right side of reservoir along fence.
[Hide Photo] Approach via right side of reservoir along fence.
Don't forget about all these fun  climbs above the water!
[Hide Photo] Don't forget about all these fun climbs above the water!
At the top of batmania
[Hide Photo] At the top of batmania
On the traverse line, top of Mya's climb. Watch out for loose rock!
[Hide Photo] On the traverse line, top of Mya's climb. Watch out for loose rock!

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Max J
Philadelphia
[Hide Comment] Major rock fall on this wall a few weeks ago. We were a bit bruised up but overall fine. Be careful out there.

For those who want specifics, it was just above and to the left of Mya's climb. Big chunk of rock (including some small trees) came loose seemingly out of nowhere. Dec 20, 2018