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Elevation:	604 ft	184 m
GPS:	41.14636, -74.16954 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	kenr on Dec 18, 2015
Admins:	Morgan Patterson, SMarsh Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: As of November 2021, there are new parking arrangements. Please follow this guidance. Details

The current parking area is now limited parking, subject to the following guidelines:

No parking weekdays before 4pm. (Use Saltbox Parking Area at these times).
Do not block pump station access gates at any time.
Be careful not to hit or disturb manholes or other infrastructure.

The Saltbox Parking Area is a new resource, available on weekdays and weekends. Don't bushwhack or create new trails from this area.

Torne Brook Road and the trailhead remain a no-parking area. This is to ensure access for emergency personnel.

Inconsiderate or illegal parking here could lead to permanent closure.

Description

Bouldering area on the upper left (W) side of the Revoluionary Ramparts West area . . . up North above the Strategic Air Command sector (also above the Army Strong sector).

problems + routes in this sector include . . .

the Private
the Bad MFer Lieutenant
the 8-up Corporal
the Major Debacle
S.O.S.
Shot of Courage
El Crapitan
Captain Crimp-tastic
Tour of Duty

Getting There

First hike up on the usual trails to Basilisk wall, then walk WNW horizontally along the base of the low cliffs about 400 feet / 130 meters, passing the Immelman and History of Flight sector along the way. Then before reaching the Strategic Air Command sector, turn Right and scramble up about 170 feet / 50 meters, at first NNE then trend Left WNW.