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5. The Beard
New York
> Powerlinez
> p. E End
Access Issue: As of November 2021, there are new parking arrangements. Please follow this guidance.
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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.
The print guidebook 2011 edition by Jon Crefeld lists six to eight boulder problems in the area (some of which could presumably be top-roped) ...
The Tick
The Nose
(project)
Splitter
Singapore Caning
Flavor Savor
... nearby ...
V-Oh Shit
Deus Corner
Top-Rope: Can reach the nice platform at the top of the Left boulder by scrambing up around its left side (less steep and with deeper footholds than right side). Can reach the top of the Right boulder by scrambling down from that platform. Note that at least three routes on the Left boulder require Trad protection gear (cams + stoppers) to set up top anchor.
From the main Powerlinez trailhead on Torne Brook Rd (GPS latitude longitude approx N41.14227 W74.16227), walk the main gentle dirt road 0.25 mile / 400 meters (past the turnoff for Tower Wall and Basilisk) farther North toward the electric power substation to a junction at (N41.1462 W74.1619). At this junction turn sharp Left and walk SouthWest gentle up another dirt road about 160 ft / 50 meters. Here turn Right off the road and bushwhack uphill NorthWest about 160 feet / 50 meters to the base of the Jersey Volunteers slab. Then turn Left and walk 180 feet / 55 meters horizontally parallel to the base of the cliffs to reach the unmistakable double boulder.
. (It could also be reached by traversing NorthEast along the base of the cliffs from Puzzle Palace, but this requires crawling under or around a large fallen tree).
[Hide Photo] The Beard - E face of R boulder overview of routes: M. Breakneck N. Iron Bridge P. Fiddlers Elbow
[Hide Photo] The Beard - SW + ENE face of L boulder and WSW face of R boulder overview of routes: A. Stubbl B. The Tick C. The Louse D. Nose Hair E. Masada Lite H. Directe de la Momie J. Col de Lui d&…
[Hide Photo] The Beard : SE face of L boulder overview of routes: B. The Tick D. Nose Hair E. Masada Lite F. Inner Cheek G. Rough Skin H. Directe de la Momie J. Col de Lui d'Aï L. Extrême Bec
[Hide Photo] The Beard - overview of routes: A. Stubbl B. The Tick C. The Louse D. Nose Hair E. Masada Lite
Access Issue: As of November 2021, there are new parking arrangements. Please follow this guidance.
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