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Elevation: 2,800 ft
GPS: 44.15597, -71.68713
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This area is marked by the very striking sharp ridge on the left side of cannon. There are a few very good routes here the main event being the classic Whitney-Gillman Ridge and its many variations. at about 600' tall this is a smaller outing than those routes in the middle of Cannon Cliff.

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walk down the paved path below the cliff past the big block with the sign across from it and look for a path on the right about 7-8 min. from the parking lot. Currently ( 2022) there’s an old tree across the correct path. Follow the trail through wood and up in to the talus field to the base of the ridge.

NOTE: More details, and photos of the correct "Up-path", are given in the approach section for the Whitney Gilman climb itself.]

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Classic Climbing Routes at Whitney-Gilman Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 637
Whitney Gilman Ridge
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 21
Ambrosia
Trad, Alpine
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 8
Meatgrinder
Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Whitney Gilman Ridge
 637
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
Ambrosia
 21
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine
Meatgrinder
 8
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad, Alpine 3 pitches
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