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The Prow

N Carolina > 3. Piedmont Region > Hanging Rock SP > Cooks Wall > Cookbook Area > Cookbook

Description

The Prow is the highest and farthest back part of the Cookbook, located on the far left hand wall (see Cookbook and Warfare area for more details).

The routes here are long, with massive expossure.

The Prow is a 55' technical face capped off by a gigantic 45' long headwall that sustains a 30-35 degree angle. While not the hardest climbing in the Cookbook, this area is certainly the most exposed.

As with the Warfare area, the terrain and the climbing should not be taken too lightly. The leads on The Prow are mentally challenging for the grades and one should remain mindful while moving around on the ledges.

All routes require a 60 to 70 meter rope.

All routes, except Double Infinity, share the same start up the face to reach the base of the prow.

Getting There

The Prow is tucked away in it's own little private spot, 150' to the west of the Warfare area.
From the Warfare area, walk left past the large boulder. Follow the catwalk ledge system for 150'. You will arrive at a nice flat platform directly beneath the overhang.

Routes from Left to Right

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Topo for the prow: double infinity—purple; grand illusion—yellow; ANW—blue; Edge of Enlightenment—green
[Hide Photo] Topo for the prow: double infinity—purple; grand illusion—yellow; ANW—blue; Edge of Enlightenment—green
Dennis Buice and Seth Tart on the belay ledge of The Prow.
[Hide Photo] Dennis Buice and Seth Tart on the belay ledge of The Prow.
Joy and Mackenzie - at the Prow on a sunny day
[Hide Photo] Joy and Mackenzie - at the Prow on a sunny day
GW and Mackenzie McBride finish up their day on The Prow.
[Hide Photo] GW and Mackenzie McBride finish up their day on The Prow.
The Prow at sunset.
[Hide Photo] The Prow at sunset.
The Prow as seen from the Warfare area.
[Hide Photo] The Prow as seen from the Warfare area.

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Ian C
MA
[Hide Comment] Route finding here is a bit confusing. Best we figured, Ninja warrior follows the prow proper. Grand illusion goes straight up from the belay ledge and ends at an anchor in a dark spot. There are some other bolts further to the right that don't seem to have route descriptions.

Near the top of Grand illusion, there appears to be a very loose block about the size of a cooler. Use caution in this area and wear a helmet. My partner stepped on a loose block before that, the size of a basketball, and it tumbled right past me on the belay ledge. Sep 12, 2021