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The Kling-On

5.7, Trad, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 122 votes
FA: unknown
New York > Gunks > Peterskill > g. Enterprise Wall

Description

Tricky start with a thin crux and an honest-to-goodness "naughty finger-pocket", this route is the best on the wall. If you avoid the crux by moving left or right, it's not nearly as interesting.

Location

Climb the obvious dihedral to right of Captain's Log. Easy walk-off.

Protection

Never led it; the pro looks acceptable. All gear anchor or double-bolted anchor; the DBA is better-used on the routes to the right, so build your own.

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I think my first 5.7
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Gunkiemike
[Hide Comment] The tree shown in the photo at the base of the route is no longer there, a victim of climbers' feet no doubt. May 3, 2010
Valerie A B
Las Vegas, NV
 
[Hide Comment] A fun climb! Jul 10, 2010
Kevin Heckeler
Las Vegas, NV
  5.7+
[Hide Comment] Variety of face moves and stemming techniques used to get to the ceiling/bulge (crux), then a couple exposed moves and slopey feet to get over. Very exhilerating. One of the better climbs I've done at Peter's Kill. Jul 12, 2010
H..
Washingtonville NY
[Hide Comment] the pro is good. can sink a nut in at the crux, and easy to bail to easier terrain if you get sketched. Jun 27, 2013
David K
The Road, Sometimes Chattan…
  5.7
[Hide Comment] A (shorter) climbing partner pointed out that the sinker nut at the crux actually is only reachable if you are tall.

It was a fun route. A good prep for other Gunks dihedrals. Jul 11, 2018
The Weavers
High Falls NY
[Hide Comment] Nice stemming moves at the top. Great rock and good gear! Sep 11, 2021
wivanoff
Northeast, USA
[Hide Comment] Last 10 feet has some wonderful steming Oct 23, 2022