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WM: Pinkham / Presidentials Climbing
Areas in WM: Pinkham / Presidentials
Boott Spur Buttresses
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Connie's Crag
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Glen Boulder
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Hall's Ledge
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Huntington Ravine
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Lion's Head
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Mt Adams - King Ravine
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Pine Mountain
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Solstice Crag
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Square Ledge (Pinkham Notch)
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| Elevation: | 2,087 ft |
| GPS: | 44.259, -71.253 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 117,846 total · 1,986/month |
| Shared By: | M Sprague on Aug 24, 2015 |
| Admins: | Jay Knower, M Sprague, lee hansche, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan Steitzer, Robert Hall |
Description
This Area covers the climbing areas in the "High Peaks" of the Presidential Range (Mt Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Monroe and the Southern Presidentials) as well as the areas in Pinkham Notch itself, both sides of Rt 16.
Getting There
From North Conway follow Rt 16 north, bearing right at Glen and continuing on 16 through the small ski town of Jackson and up into the notch, with the Presidential Range on your left and the Wildcat/Carter range on your right.
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WM: Presidential / Pinkham Notch area original map from visitnh.gov/information/abo…
Classic Climbing Routes at WM: Pinkham / Presidentials
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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| ● Henderson Ridge | Huntington Ravine |
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5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad 4 pitches | |
| ● Standard Route | Square Ledge (Pinkham… |
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5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad 2 pitches | |
| ● The Chimney | Square Ledge (Pinkham… |
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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad | |
| ● The Prize | Square Ledge (Pinkham… |
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5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad | |
| ● Joe's Place | Square Ledge (Pinkham… |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad | |
| ● Hank Chinos | Pine Mountain |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 Trad 2 pitches | |
| ● Northeast Ridge of the Pinn… | Huntington Ravine |
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 7 pitches | |
| ● Old Route Direct | Pine Mountain |
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 3 pitches | |
| ● Pinkham's Magic | Solstice Crag |
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad | |
| ● The Brain | Square Ledge (Pinkham… |
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c TR | |
| ● Cloud Walkers | Huntington Ravine |
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches | |
| ● It’s a Pinkham Thing | Pine Mountain |
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches | |
| ● Pinnacle Direct (Rock Climb) | Huntington Ravine |
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5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad 4 pitches | |
| ● Thriller Arete | Square Ledge (Pinkham… |
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5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad | |
| ● Mechanics' Route | Huntington Ravine |
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches |
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