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Elevation: 201 ft 61 m
GPS: 42.61668, -70.72752
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Description Suggest change

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.

37 Total Climbs

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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
 37
The Wizard's Hat
Trad, TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 100
Toe Jams
Trad, TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 56
Roll the Bones
Sport, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 242
Zipper
Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 42
Chimney
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 53
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
 80
Steps
Trad, TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
 69
Zits
Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 21
The Plank
Trad, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 62
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
 37
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, TR
Toe Jams
 100
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad, TR
Roll the Bones
 56
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Sport, TR
Zipper
 242
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
Chimney
 42
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
High Me
 53
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
 80
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Zits
 69
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Sport
The Plank
 21
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Morning Glory
 62
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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