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The Boneyard Rock Climbing

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	Another Man's Treasure TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Batshit Crazy TR 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	One Man's Junk TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	364 ft	111 m
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Access Issue: Peregrine Falcons in Maine Details

Maine Peregrine Falcons breeding season extends from mid-March through July or August. Hiking or climbing near nesting peregrines can cause abandonment and death of eggs/young. If adults are away from the nest, eggs or young can become overheated, chilled, or chicks can miss feedings. Be on the lookout for agitated falcons that may vocalize, take avoidance flights, or dive-bomb those that are too close. If you encounter an aggressive peregrine falcon please immediately leave the area, and report incidents to Erynn Call, State Raptor Specialist, MDIFW, erynn.call@maine.gov.

To learn more about peregrines in Maine, check out this link: maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife…

Description

Well shaded horseshoe shaped area with a very short "hike" in, 3 min from parking. The Boneyard is an area that seems to have been a quarry with lots of blasted rock, so be careful of loose flakes, boulders and other dangers. There is plenty of climbing to be had, with a wide degree of difficulty. Early spring can be wet, with late spring being the typical buggy season. Bolted anchors up top with rap rings, please rig top ropes on your own gear, use rap rings for lowering off after last person cleans anchors. Decent access from top to get to anchors via walk around. The Boneyard is in close proximity to The Land of the Overhangs in Oxford (same portion of ATV trail)

Getting There

Directions and parking:

Located directly across from Lashins Auto Sales (hence the name The Boneyard, for both proximity to and actual junkyard and the reality that it is indeed a bit of a choss pile, albeit a fun one) on Rt 121 just into Oxford. Coming from RT 26, drive approximately 2 miles until you see Lashins on the right. Probably best to park in the dirt turn off past the guard rail AFTER their parking lot (will be contacting them about use of parking) coming through Mechanic Falls, take rt 121 approx 3-1/4 mi into Oxford, and turn around at Lashins and park as described above.

Approach:

Cross Rt 121 at Lashins, and go up and over the railroad tracks onto the ATV trail. Taking a left with bring you into the woods towards the trail leading to the Boneyard. Walking into the woods around 100ft and there will be an old trail doubling back on the right. This will bring you directly to the center of the Boneyard. From the Boneyard center, trail off to the right will bring you around top to the anchors.

Note that taking a right after crossing the tracks will bring you downt the ATV trail leading to The Overhangs

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Routes Mostly Face: Southwest

Details: Spring time before leaves are on the trees puts you in direct sunlight, however shade can be found. Plenty of tree cover during the summer, with a few areas getting sun.