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Elevation: 201 ft 61 m
GPS: 42.61668, -70.72752
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This granite wall arguably offers the best toproping in eastern MA. There is one true classic (Zipper), several excellent slab climbs, and some decent crack climbs. All the routes have bolted toprope anchors.

Though there a few bolted lines here and there, please avoid bolting established lines. There is a long history of climbing in this area, and if you look closely, you will find the scars of the bolts wars.

Getting There Suggest change

From the main parking area, follow the obvious trail along Route 128 until it turns sharply uphill at the Pink Floyd Wall. Make a right and continue up to the main area.

This is popular hiking/dog walking trail, and there is a nice view of Cape Ann from the top of what is known as Hardy Mountain.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Red Rock Main Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 34
● The Wizard's Hat
Trad, TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 97
● Toe Jams
Trad, TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 55
● Roll the Bones
Sport, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 230
● Zipper
Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 40
● Chimney
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 49
● High Me
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 29
● Excuse Me
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 76
● Steps
Trad, TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 17
● The Plank
Trad, TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c PG13
 66
● Zits
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 60
● Morning Glory
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 52
● Rip Van Winkle
Trad, TR
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
 4
● Wings of Steal
Trad
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 4
● Black Streak
TR
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 23
● Laughing Gull
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Wizard's Hat
 34
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, TR
● Toe Jams
 97
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad, TR
● Roll the Bones
 55
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Sport, TR
● Zipper
 230
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
● Chimney
 40
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
● High Me
 49
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad, TR
● Excuse Me
 29
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Steps
 76
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● The Plank
 17
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● Zits
 66
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c PG13 Sport
● Morning Glory
 60
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Rip Van Winkle
 52
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, TR
● Wings of Steal
 4
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R Trad
● Black Streak
 4
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a TR
● Laughing Gull
 23
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport, TR
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Red Rock Main Area, with Zipper just right of center.
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