PRINT: Rock Climb Mrs. Robinson, Seneca Rocks

Mrs. Robinson

5.6, Trad, 240 ft (73 m), 3 pitches,

Avg: 2 from 3 votes
FA: Roger Birch, Bob Robinson, 1970
W Virginia > Seneca Rocks > Southern Pillar > Southern Pillar - E Side

Description

P1: Climb to huge ledge at base of chimney (5.3 PG 40')

P2: Climb the chimney. This pitch might make the route worth doing (5.6/7 PG/R 100')

P3: Follow a ramp that traverses up and left across most of the face. Very, very dirty (5.easy...100')

Location

East face of the Southern Pillar. The route climbs the right-facing flake/corner immediately left of Initiation Buttress. Start just left of Southern Thriller.

Protection

Standard rack. A couple fixed pieces

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Andy Weinmann
Campton, NH/Warmington, UK

I believe the old rap tree is now gone and at the base. Was there recently and there's a big tree with old tat on it...on the ground. Nov 23, 2020

Andy Weinmann
Campton, NH/Warmington, UK

You can walk off on the ledges to the south and work your way down, but it is "exciting". There are also a few other trees that could be used for descent. Just be prepared for a good hike regardless. If I had the time I'd love to establish a more consistent descent from the area if topping out. Nov 23, 2020

Dave Ellis

5.6 X

Back in the late 70's early 80's this was an X rated climb. I even discussed this with a Seneca master at the time to confirm I went the right way. We're talking about a 60 foot runout on steep ground. Up the corner to an overhang and out left onto a steep wall with no pro straight up to the old tree. The description here doesn't really align with what I experienced. Apr 7, 2021

B Ringgold

5.6

Weird. I think I pretty much copied the old guidebook description, but this was a while ago. Not exactly a classic but I'm curious if the new book has this thing in it. happy to update the description if folks feel like this is misleading Apr 8, 2021