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Elevation: 99 ft
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Seems like you've read about this place in Climbing Magazine and come to see what all the fuss is about? Lone Rock Point is a mid 5.13 climber's paradise. Well, as long as your idea of paradise involves a lot of variations and the occasional glued hold. Nevertheless, LRP is a gorgeous beautiful limestone cliff that hangs above Lake Champlain just north of Burlington. Quality climbing here starts at 5.12 with a large number of 5.13 variations. A few 5.14 variations top out the sent projects with one major unknown project still left. It's worth noting that this area only has one "5.10" and it's hard.

A truly unique New England climbing experience.


 Most routes require a stick clip.

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Currently parking is either at the high school or down at the beach but we will be updating this soon as we re-work a parking solution with the Diocese! Sorry! -Kris (June 2022)

Access

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In order to maintain climbing access for many years to come, please follow the following guidelines:

*All climbers must get a Rock Point Property Pass via the process described here: https://www.rockpointvt.org/visitor-passes. CRAG-VT highly suggests making a donation to the Rock Point Center as part of the process. It will help to mitigate fees incurred by CRAG-VT to ensure access and allow the Rock Point Center to continue to offer their unique property to the general public.

*Sign in at the kiosk located at the Diocesan offices parking lot and utilize the marked trail to reach the cliff. Sign out when leaving.

*The number of climbers is limited to 8 at any given time.  Please check in with the register at the kiosk to ensure that there is adequate capacity.

*Lone Rock Point is only open during daylight hours for climbing.

*No camping or fires are permitted. Leave no trace.

*Do not add any additional fixed gear to the cliff. This would ruin climber relations with the diocese. Please just climb on what is there for now.

*Abide by closures as indicated on the calendar at the kiosk. CRAG-VT will try to keep you updated via their website, however the Diocese reserves the right to close the property at any time.

Any issues with the process or the property may be directed to info@cragvt.org or the Rock Point liaison, Peter Clark.

More Info:
https://cragvt.org/rockpoint/

You cooperation is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you!

Lake Depth

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Lake depth/climbs likely to be open

Less than ~95 feet: Everything open

~95 - 97 feet: Everything left of Ragemeter likely open

97 - 99 feet: Everything left of China likely open

99 - 101: Boulder hopping. Good luck.

More than 101 feet: What the hell is happening in Lake Champlain?

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23 Total Climbs

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Location: Main Cliff Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Main Cliff

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 29
Crystal
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 26
Destiny
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 12
Bring Da Ruckus
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 14
Aquatic Redneck
Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 19
Donkey Slam
Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 6
Ginger Slam
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 12
This Ragemeter Goes to 11
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 5
Terror Bird
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 4
Liquid Swords
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 9
The B.I.B.L.E.
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 4
Terror Wolf: the Howling Undead…
Sport
5.13+ 8b 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 4
Ginger Rude
Sport
5.13c/d 8b 31 X 31 E8 7a
 4
Ghostface Drilla
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Crystal
 29
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Destiny
 26
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Bring Da Ruckus
 12
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Aquatic Redneck
 14
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Donkey Slam
 19
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport
Ginger Slam
 6
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
This Ragemeter Goes to 11
 12
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Terror Bird
 5
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Liquid Swords
 4
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Sport
The B.I.B.L.E.
 9
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
Terror Wolf: the Howling Un…
 4
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
Ginger Rude
 4
5.13+ 8b 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
Ghostface Drilla
 4
5.13c/d 8b 31 X 31 E8 7a Sport
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Routes Mostly Face: West
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