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The Fossil Wall has some of the best rock and views

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Thacher State Park

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Thacher State Park

The Fossil Wall has some of the best rock and views

Thacher Overview

Hailes Cliff South

Camping at Thompsons Lake a few minutes away from Thacher's cliffs.

Climbing Gallifrey 5.9 at the Sunset Wall

Clickbate 5.9 at Sunset Wall

Cis Prehmus on rappel at Thacher in 1950, long before the prohibition on rappelling from the cliff top came into effect. With permission from Cis Prehmus.

On Permian Extinction

Exiting the giant crack that leads in and out of the crag. Every time it gets a little more fun. - Nathan Palmisano

Horseshoe Cliff North

Squeeze Box Entrance

Hailes Cliff South at sunrise

Thatcher 2021

Cis Prehmus on rappel at Thacher in 1950. Rappelling from the cliff top is no longer allowed at Thacher. With permission from Cis Prehmus.

The Hyphen Section is a good spot for beginners as the belay area is safe and it features several easy lines side by side, as well as one harder line to test your skills on.

George Prehmus on dulfersitz rappel at Thacher in 1950. Rappelling from the clif top is no longer allowed at Thacher. With permission from Cis Prehmus.

On Gallifrey, at sunset, on Sunset Wall

Lot of the bolts at the top of this 'Ram's Horn' style for rappelling

Wide view at sunset from Ian's Route 5.7

Watch where you step, In May (at least) these guys were everywhere :)

The climbers trail following the base of the cliffs. Subtrails come off of this to go up to specific "Walls" or "Sections"

looking down a 5.7 at Thacher's East End

One of many corner cracks in the shady Hailes Cliff South section.

Entrance to the main climbing trails (from the bottom looking up)

Entrance to the main climbing trails

On Wizard of Schenectady at Hailes Cliff South

View from the Cave Wall looking at Horseshoe Cliff North across the small valley.

Squeeze Box test before the crevice. Skinny Ariel has no trouble fitting.

Shortly before the first ascent of "Dragon Kite" Pat Thompson TR's the line one more time in 2016. This line is one of the best 10s in the park. If you are a 10 climber, the Dark Block section is a place to check out.

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