PRINT: Rock Climb Up in Arms, The Gunks

Up in Arms

5.9, Trad, 2 pitches,

Avg: 1.7 from 6 votes
FA: Frank Valendo and Maury Jaffe
New York > Gunks > Near Trapps > d. Harvest Moon to th…

Access Issue: A portion of Near Trapps has been closed to climbing Details

A portion of the Near Trapps has been closed to climbing. This includes land below the cliff to above cliff line and starts approximately at Eenie Meenie and continues south about 200 feet. Climbers are asked to respect the no-trespassing signs and advised to use the access trail marked in orange blazes. This trail starts at the intersection of the Blue trail over the top of the Nears and the first Red trail. Follow the orange blazes east and downhill from this junction to arrive at the far (south) end of the Nears.
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Location

Left and around from of the face of Short and Sassy, you'll see the distinctive, left-leaning crack on the face of that corner.

A bit difficult for the grade.

Protection

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Up in Arms

Chimney portion of Up in Arms viewed from the ground.

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Jon Clark
Planet Earth

5.9

Worth doing once if you're in the area. Pretty short and unfortunately the meat of the climb is about 20 feet long. The stacked blocks behind the climb make it potentially dangerous for the follower in the event of a fall. Jul 18, 2011

chris vultaggio
The Gunks

If you keep to the face, climbing the roof crack (totally contrived, yes) it makes for a more worthwhile route. Good gear and sharp rock. Apr 16, 2018