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Silver Ledge Summit

Vermont > 1. Northern Ver… > Groton
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Description

Two beautiful large boulders at the top of Silver Ledge. Aretes, jugs, knobs, handles, flakes. Easy holds but bold angles for big throws and hero moves, some overhangs with plenty to grab on to, pumpy traverses. Sit start options in a few spots. Plenty of V0-3 options, harder lines possible. Super safe landings and angled walk offs.

Shaded, so any time of day works. Clean *enough*, no major scrubbing required to cruise on the easier stuff, although there is plenty of vegetation and a few select spots could use a polish. Worth the approach. 

Getting There

Groton State Forest. From 232, take Beaver Brook Rd (on left if headed north, on right if headed south) to the Silver Ledge trailhead. Some map programs show this as Silver Ledge Rd, but the sign say Beaver Brook Rd. Trailhead is on the right. From the small 2-3 car lot, the trail sign says .5 mi, but the website says 1 mi, so probably somewhere in between. Two boulders at the top, just after the looking on the hiker's left.

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Two of the most inviting holds I've ever touched. Boulder #2.
[Hide Photo] Two of the most inviting holds I've ever touched. Boulder #2.
Fun stuff and easy descent.
[Hide Photo] Fun stuff and easy descent.
Love Handles
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Boulder #2.
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Love Handles
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Boulder 2
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Nol H
Vermont
[Hide Comment] Beaver Brook Road is still washed out from the summer floods. The current parking is at the gate where Beaver Brook Road is closed right off Rt 232. This will add 15-20 minutes to the approach. The boulders on the summit look inviting, with climbs up to V8/9ish having been done on them, albeit they are shorter than you might expect. Nov 29, 2024