Trestle Cut/Trestle Slab Climbing
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Elevation: | 1,401 ft |
GPS: |
44.15692, -71.36648 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 6,665 total · 34/month |
Shared By: | Lee Hansche on Feb 21, 2008 · Updates |
Admins: | Jay Knower, M Sprague, Lee Hansche, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall |
Access Issue: Avoid walking on the train tracks whenever possible.
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The Conway Scenic Railroad will be active in Crawford Notch this winter. It is critically important for climbers to avoid walking on the train tracks whenever possible. In an effort to minimize time spent on the tracks we are asking that you please take the Frankenstein Cliff Trail to the Amphitheater when climbing at Frankenstein, instead of walking on the tracks directly from the parking lot. Please do not leave packs, gear, or ropes on or near the rails, and avoid belaying near the tracks. Be prepared for trains to pass at any time, all winter.
The right of way for the railroad extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks, so while walking next to the tracks is likely safer, from the point of view of the railway it does not necessarily provide a solution. Ideally climbers should avoid being near the tracks whenever possible. We're requesting that climbers use alternative approach trails when it makes sense, such as in the case of the Frankenstein Cliff trail. If you do need to use the tracks, we want people to be aware of the situation, and to try not to spend excess time on them.
The right of way for the railroad extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks, so while walking next to the tracks is likely safer, from the point of view of the railway it does not necessarily provide a solution. Ideally climbers should avoid being near the tracks whenever possible. We're requesting that climbers use alternative approach trails when it makes sense, such as in the case of the Frankenstein Cliff trail. If you do need to use the tracks, we want people to be aware of the situation, and to try not to spend excess time on them.
Description
After walking over the trestle you get to a passage that was blasted away when they put in the railroad tracks... The left side wall Hosts a few fun short ice climbs and some good practice routes for dry-tooling... For the most part this is a top rope area but some of the routes do protect fine...
Climbs here range from WI2-4 and M5... I'm not sure if any of the climbs here have specific names but if they do please post them...
Just beyond the trestle cut on the left there is a wide open slab that is great for Practicing low angle ice...
Climbs here range from WI2-4 and M5... I'm not sure if any of the climbs here have specific names but if they do please post them...
Just beyond the trestle cut on the left there is a wide open slab that is great for Practicing low angle ice...
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