Stonehouse Pond Rock Climbing

Notes: 1) Sub-Areas have been added and organized Left to Right ( as have been the routes)

2) Stonehouse Pond was originally submitted by Joe Terravecchia.  

Stonehouse Pond is one of Southeast New Hampshire’s premier crags. While its nearby neighbor Pawtuckaway is known for quality crack climbing and fantastic bouldering, Stonehouse is the local destination for bolt protected face climbing. The 150 foot tall pegmatitic granite cliff dominates the Southern side of a beautiful, secluded pond. A gorgeous setting for your day of cragging! While a majority of the climbs here are fully equipped sport routes, climbers can also expect to find many quality trad climbs and mixed climbs requiring at least some gear to supplement the fixed protection. Conveniently a large majority of the climbs are equipped with lower off anchors. 

The cliff is somewhat complex with walls facing North, East, and Southeast providing good sun/shade options. Some of the routes are accessed via ledge systems and steep hillsides that make this not the most ideal place for dogs, large groups, or young children. 

Climbers have been exploring Stonehouse since at least the 1950s and the crag became popularized in the 1960s and 70s by Joe Cote and friends who established many of the original lines. More modern development began in the 90s and early 2000s with Joe Terravecchia, Karin Bates, and friends freeing some of the old aid lines and establishing bolt protected face climbs.

ATTENTION: The cliff and the surrounding 241 acres was purchased in 2010 by the Trust for Public Land, Strafford Rivers Conservancy, New Hampshire Fish and Game, the Town of Barrington and other partners. The conservation of this land is the result of years of hard work. After decades of access issues this has been a gift to all who value this natural resource. Remember, this could just as easily have been a housing development. Please treat the area with respect and do your part to keep it clean. Now managed by the Southeast Land Trust (SELT).   Pack out all of your trash. Better yet, make the extra effort and pack out what others have left behind. Answer nature's call far from the shores of the pond and trails and bury any human waste.