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Elevation: 257 ft 78 m
GPS: 40.0512, -76.52493
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This is the large block directly above Riverview Ledge. It is basically the second pitch for all the climbs on the Main Wall.

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You can climb The Block from Riverview Ledge or approach it from the summit.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Block

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
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● Ape Call
Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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● Mike Jr.
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● Ape Call
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad, TR
● Mike Jr.
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
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This is the start of Ape Call. You start in the center of Riverview Ledge and climb straight up through overhangs to the summit block. It's a short but exciting climb and you can combine it with a climb on the Main Wall below for one long pitch.
This is the start of Ape Call. You start in the…
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