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Winter Wall is comprised of the largest cliffs on Short Mountain's SE flank and is located on the SE tip of the mountain. The walls are slightly off vertical to vertical in nature and are mostly thin technical face climbs. There are some decent trad leads on these walls, mostly moderates, following features that looks like they might dislodge if pulled too hard or fell on your gear... typical of trap rock.
This area like other less frequented Traprock Cliffs has some very dangerous loose rock on common routes. I personal have witnessed a massive block dislodge on a climber while he was attached to it.
Park at the Timberlin Park parking area and head past the gate down the road to the dead end. Head past the picknick area on your right and follow the White and Blue trail over bridge and then left down a river for a few hundred feet. At the first intersection follow the blue and white trail back right. Continue along the trail, eventually up a stream, and then SW along the ridge. You will see the cliffs getting bigger and bigger below you on the left. Follow the obvious trail down left along the base of the cliff main.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● Cross Section |
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5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, TR | ||
| ● Enclosure |
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad | ||
| ● Crown of Thorns |
|
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad | ||
| ● On The Lamb |
|
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad | ||
| ● Parallel Cracks |
|
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad | ||
| ● Canopy |
|
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad | ||
| ● Sorcerer's Apprentice |
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad | ||
| ● Numb Toes |
|
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad | ||
| ● Up the Down Staircase |
|
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad | ||
| ● Boston Tea Party |
|
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad | ||
| ● Redcoat Variation |
|
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad | ||
| ● No Taxation |
|
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad, TR | ||
| ● Relaxation of Tensions |
|
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad | ||
| ● Sense of Direction |
|
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R Trad | ||
| ● No Sense of Direction |
|
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13 Trad | ||
| ● Out On A Limb |
|
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad | ||
| ● The Pinch |
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR | ||
| ● Larks' Tounges |
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad | ||
| ● Reach for the Sun |
|
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad | ||
| ● Rock and Snow |
|
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 Trad, TR |
Northeast, USA
Poison ivy fairly abundant at base.
Posted GPS coordinates for cliff are confirmed
Does anyone know if the gate is locked at sundown in Timberlin Park? Jul 4, 2017
Las Vegas, NV
NH
Farmington, CT
TR anchors can be had using +/- 100' of webbing or static rope, but I would suggest bringing an extra rope so that you can secure to a tree further up the slope, and work to build anchors while on a tied-off rappel. TR anchors off of gear may be available, but we didn't build any. Apr 13, 2020
NH
Hell