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Newport Cove Bouldering

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	Newport Arête V3 6A
	Otter Banks, The V3-4 6A+
	Unknown V0 4

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Elevation:	32 ft	10 m
GPS:	44.32586, -68.18592 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	John Bagofdonuts on Feb 4, 2021
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Description

A small area along the park loop road with a couple options, most notably an interesting arete. It doesn't seem to ever be crowded. It feels secluded until you notice there is a 'viewing area' above along the ocean path where tourists can gawk.

I believe the climbs are accessible at low and high tide, but the water seems to rush rather close at high tide, which can be a little intense. The sunrises are beautiful here.

Getting There

You can park in the right lane or in the parking loop. The parking loop is the first designated parking area past the Sand Beach parking lot, and is at the bottom of a hill. From the parking area, cross the road and descend down a worn path to the water. The path is somewhat eroded and looks like a stream. When you emerge on the little rocky beach, turn left and scramble up the small granite cliffs. Walk along the granite until the drop off, you should be able to see the arete from above. It looks like the sharp prow of a ship. There is usually a way to scramble down along the left, but sometimes a little waterfall forms here and you have to take care descending.

Note: there's a more direct path, but it's roped off at the time of this writing. The sign says the group underneath is unstable, so it is best to avoid this approach.

Actual coordinates: 44°19'33.0"N 68°11'08.7"W