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Waterfall Area Rock Climbing

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Routes in Waterfall Area

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	Alone in Foreverland 5.6 T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Deep Belly Bark S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Halfway and Bolted S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Other Stripe, The S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Photosynthesis S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Russelled Feathers S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Shinsplints S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Tremendous Slouch S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Trickle Down Effect S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Voodoo Economics S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	1,471 ft
GPS:	43.99281, -71.65803 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Peregrine Falcon Closure Details

This area hosts nesting falcons and must be avoided during nesting season. Typically April 1st through August 1st.

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

The Waterfall Area consists of a gully with steep walls on both sides. The left side is made up of a sheer wall with beautiful orange rock. The right side is gray rock, but holds many features, from corners to tiered roofs, reminiscent of Rumney. Since routes climb up each of side of the gully, this area may one day yield the highest concentration of individual climbs on the Russell hillside. It's a worthwhile place for a day of cragging, with routes from 5.9 to 5.12, with a heavy dose of 5.11.

Anything dropped in the gully (rocks, water bottles, boomboxes) will rocket down the gully and strafe the area around the base of the Summer Wall. So be aware.

Getting There

This is at the top of the right cirque. It's best approached from Summer Wall. Simply hike straight up the hill into the steep gully.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Waterfall Area

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

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 9 ● The Other Stripe Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Deep Belly Bark Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 6 ● Trickle Down Effect Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 13 ● Voodoo Economics Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 13 ● Russelled Feathers Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 11 ● Tremendous Slouch Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 3 ● Shinsplints Sport