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The Nook Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Nook

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	Nook Book, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Time Lord S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Trick or Treason S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Winter Rules T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Yukionna S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	1,175 ft
GPS:	43.99249, -71.66068 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Merriam Woods is conservation land, managed by the Town of Woodstock. Details

Please be aware of potential access issues. Tread lightly, carry in and carry out, and maintain the land in its natural state.

Description

An out of-the-way micro crag that isn't too far from the road and offers a nice variety of climbing. This is a 4 season cliff. In fact most of the routes so far were developed and climbed in winter. That fact is especially interesting since this area also holds some of the best ice climbing at Russell. You can climb a few pitches of ice and then climb some rock in the same session.

The Nook gets sun early and plenty of shade in the afternoon. The routes are a smooth mix of sport routes and trad routes. The rock quality is mostly good but like with all Russell cliffs. The rock is a bit soft so be aware of possible exfoliating rock.

Getting There

Hike the pink tagged trail from the parking gate. The first cliff you see is The Welcome Wall. Continue along the trail another minute or two and you will see a spot where a collection of downed trees were cut to make the trail passable. At this spot take a sharp left turn and hike along some downed tree trunks. A trail in progress will take form as you follow the path of least resistance. You are heading up a small gully. AT the top of the gully on the left is the wall you are looking for.