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Teardrop Buttress Rock Climbing

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	Teardrop Buttress (PG-13/R) T 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a PG13
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Elevation:	481 ft
GPS:	40.965, -75.123 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Falcon Closure Details

Access Issue: 2020 Falcon Closures Details

A temporary closure of Mt. Minsi within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA) to climbing and hiking will be in effect starting February 3, 2020 to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The length of the closure will depend on the success of the nest as determined through frequent monitoring of activity.

The closure is: The cliffs at Mount Minsi from Point of Gap parking lot to Arrow Island parking lot, from the west shoulder of Route 611 to the top of the ridge, in the Pennsylvania District. These areas will be closed to rock climbing and hiking through approximately early August to prevent human disturbance to nesting peregrine falcons.

Official designated trails are not affected by this closure, meaning hikers can still use Arrow Island Trail and the Appalachian Trail.

Description

Metaquartzite Cliffs. Sun in the mornings, shade in the afternoon. As with the gap, loose rock is common.

Getting There

From the Practice face at the top of the approach trail, turn right and proceed a short while to a major, left facing corner (the Minsi Curtain ice climb in winter) Teardrop buttress follows the low-angle prow to the right. To descend from the top, rappel with two ropes from the top of Teardrop buttress. A cautious single rope rappel from Gaplander is also possible.