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Elevation: 1,950 ft 594 m
GPS: 44.20791, -73.71403
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When the temps plunge, clouds obscure the sun (i.e. no "sun warmth" on Pichoff Quarry Wall) and the wind blows, think about this wooded area with 1/2 rope length climbs.

Went there a few years ago with a much-traveled local who had never been there, and he was impressed. "Neat" climbs and out of the wind. Like Knob Lock, this faces north. We took a thermos and had a fine day.

Many more routes in "Blue Lines" (Adk Ice Guide)

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Take Rt 9N from Rt 73 east towards Elizabeth Town. Park at a 3-car pull-out with the "Leaving Keene" sign on the northside of 9N. Walk back towards Keene 200 - 300 yds to tel. pole # 121. Cross the stream and up a wooded but fairly open ridge that diagonals up right. 15-25 minutes.

See also the COMMENT by Gunkiemike, below.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lock Ness

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI4+
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● Lock and Load
Trad, TR, Ice
WI4+
 8
● Best Ice Route in the Philippines
Trad, TR, Ice
M7
 6
● Rip Curl
Mixed
WI4
 13
● Dr. Villarica's Rocket Polish
Ice
WI4
 6
● Too Early
Ice
WI4+ M5
 4
● Iced Rock Cake
Trad, Mixed, Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Lock and Load
 12
WI4+ Trad, TR, Ice
● Best Ice Route in the Phili…
 8
WI4+ Trad, TR, Ice
● Rip Curl
 6
M7 Mixed
● Dr. Villarica's Rocket Polish
 13
WI4 Ice
● Too Early
 6
WI4 Ice
● Iced Rock Cake
 4
WI4+ M5 Trad, Mixed, Ice
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An elusive and legendary monster was sighted on the steep and forested cliffs of Loch Ness.. http://danallardphoto.com
An elusive and legendary monster was sighted on…
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The car sized "rock" that you walk past as you head up "the ridge" with the stream on your left. This pic is in a low snow year.
The car sized "rock" that you walk past as you…
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If there is new deep snow, this pic might help. <br> This is the "ridge" you walk up that is on the other side of pole 121 from the parking areas. Note the stream path on left in pic. Stay on this ridge for 10min or so and the ice will appear to your left
If there is new deep snow, this pic might help.…
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Nice trees at the top, often found with anchors already there....But inspect and don't expect. This pic shows 2 of them. Be sure to have crampons on when working up here...and a tether....because many of the spots are chutes to your death.
Nice trees at the top, often found with anchors…
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Coming from 73, this is what you'll see as you drive in. This shows the close parking to pole 121 AND the parking that is further down by the town sign
Coming from 73, this is what you'll see as you…
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Pole 121....with present cross sign on it
Pole 121....with present cross sign on it
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GPS Track of Lock Ness Approach. Parking in this track is located at the east end of the guardrail on the south side of Rt. 9N between poles 121 and 122. If snow banks are too high, look farther east to park (near Town of Keene sign).
GPS Track of Lock Ness Approach. Parking in thi…
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These routes are described in Blue Lines 2, but this sketch may help some folks locate them.
These routes are described in Blue Lines 2, but…
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The upper tier. The climber is on Walking On The Sun, with the other 2 routes listed in Blue Lines 2 on either side. There are additional routes off to the right that aren't in BL2.
The upper tier. The climber is on Walking On Th…
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The landslide wall. Irene's Gift is the fat line on the left. The upper tier can be seen through the trees higher up; climbing Irene's is a fun way to access those upper routes.
The landslide wall. Irene's Gift is the fat lin…
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Me on TR pulling the overhang on main cliff. Thanks Mike!
Me on TR pulling the overhang on main cliff. Th…
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Dr Vs rocket polish
Dr Vs rocket polish
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