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z.. Dickie Barre (upper PK cliff) Rock Climbing
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| Elevation: | 1,207 ft |
| GPS: |
41.7447, -74.21469 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Gunkiemike on May 8, 2013 · Updates |
| Admins: | Morgan Patterson, M Santisi, chris vultaggio |
Description
Let us know what you think of the "new" area within Peterskill (opened April 2013! Thank the Gunks Climbers' Coalition for their sustained efforts towards this access).
A bit of nomenclature to keep the discussion useful: from left to right the cliff is broken into 5 very general sections:
1) The Bullwheel Faces - the short faces approximately within sight of the concrete block atop the old ski hill.
2) The Playground - from the pair of huge white pine trees rightwards to the huge, imposing roof. The roof has a couple projects but apparently no completed routes yet.
3) The Clamshell Wall - the tall face that is mostly grey, with many horizontals. It sorta resembles the Trapps and the left end of it starts 7 ft above a large rectangular boulder. There are about 8 distinct lines that mostly follow vertical cracks/grooves and 6 bolted anchors at various spots across the top.
4) The Fortress - from the Clamshell rightwards to the other huge imposing ceiling that is close to the blue trail. The Fortress features steep rock and mostly difficult lines.
5) The Right End - the huge roof to the end of the cliff.
As with so many PK routes, a length of static rope (60 ft) is often essential. Tread lightly and protect the trees, please.
A bit of nomenclature to keep the discussion useful: from left to right the cliff is broken into 5 very general sections:
1) The Bullwheel Faces - the short faces approximately within sight of the concrete block atop the old ski hill.
2) The Playground - from the pair of huge white pine trees rightwards to the huge, imposing roof. The roof has a couple projects but apparently no completed routes yet.
3) The Clamshell Wall - the tall face that is mostly grey, with many horizontals. It sorta resembles the Trapps and the left end of it starts 7 ft above a large rectangular boulder. There are about 8 distinct lines that mostly follow vertical cracks/grooves and 6 bolted anchors at various spots across the top.
4) The Fortress - from the Clamshell rightwards to the other huge imposing ceiling that is close to the blue trail. The Fortress features steep rock and mostly difficult lines.
5) The Right End - the huge roof to the end of the cliff.
As with so many PK routes, a length of static rope (60 ft) is often essential. Tread lightly and protect the trees, please.
Getting There
... is a 12 minute walk. Go between the East and West cliffs, follow the road behind the Breakfast Wall, then follow signs to the Bullwheel Trail. Access trails around Dickie Barre are flagged with light green tape. The scramble to get up top is to the left of the Bullwheel Faces. There's also a low angle section just right of the Clamshell Wall; go up there to access the top of all Fortress and Right End routes.
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