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The Diamond Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Diamond

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	Champagne Corolla S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Dirty Datsun S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Gritty Gremlin S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Maroon Mercury S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Opalescent Odyssey S 5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a
	Rusty Ranger T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	1,378 ft	420 m
GPS:	43.99267, -71.65911 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Merriam Woods is conservation land, managed by the Town of Woodstock. Details

Tread lightly, carry in and carry out, and maintain the land in its natural state. Per the Town of Woodstock, commercial guiding is not allowed in Merriam Woods. Go to Russell Forest instead

Description

The Diamond lies somewhat hidden below The Ruin. It's basically the perfect little sport cliff--tall but not too tall, steep but not too steep, and festooned with really cool holds on pretty orange rock. Expect routes 5.9-5.12, which is again, perfect.

Getting There

If you're facing at The Ruin, look back over your right shoulder. You should see a trail heading downhill and to the right to the base of the Diamond. Alternatively, you can access it from Winter Wall by cutting straight west across the hillside until you can see a fixed rop that helps surmount some stacked boulders.

see Aug. 2023 comment - the fixed line may be gone

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Diamond

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 21 ● Gritty Gremlin Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 22 ● Dirty Datsun Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 23 ● Champagne Corolla Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 22 ● Maroon Mercury Sport
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a 4 ● Opalescent Odyssey Sport