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Elevation: 255 ft
GPS: 39.96741, -76.45453
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This area can be thought of as analogous to the Gunks in that the Nears have a quite different "feel" than the Trapps. Likewise, Safe Harbor North has a different feel than South.

Same weather and facing as Safe Harbor south.
The routes tend to be more spread out.
Also the routes are steeper.
The grades are a little more 'gunks like also, which is totally fine. #keepnorthstiff
On sunny days there are many hikers and bikers on the trail.

Recommended gear: 60m rope. 10 20cm draws, 3 "alpine" draws and 2 shorter sport draws.
There are also a few mixed/trad lines.

Getting There Suggest change

Park at the north lot of the Enola Low Grade trail, which is at the top end of Safe Harbor North. This is hands down the best option for accessing the crag. The parking lot provides easy access to the rail trail which is smooth and level. You can walk or bring bikes to save time (the walls at North are spaced pretty far apart along ~5 miles of trail.) The first wall you see will be Sunset Wall. Address and coordinates here:

(2527 River Rd
Conestoga, PA 17516
GPS: 39.967432, -76.454550)

Or, you can park at Chestnut Grove parking (GPS 39.948447, -76.432095) if visiting Chimney of Horror section thru Euro wall. (1+ mile walk) This will put you on the rail trail in middle of the crag.

Finally, you can park at the bottom end of the crag on Observation Road if visiting Catfish Cliff through Cemetery Wall areas. (1+ mile walk). This approach is not simple or easy compared to parking at the lot at the far north end. After walking a section of road from the parking area, hike down the very steep section of trail to reach the rail trail. At the bottom of the hill you'll find yourself near the farthest south wall (Dam Wall). Coordinates here: (39.931881, -76.400958)

The numbers on the area pages here are for the mile posts along the trail.

Temporary Access Restrictions Beginning September 9, 2020

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Work will begin on the trestle bridge that connects Safe Harbor North and South. It is scheduled to be completed by November 1, 2021. During this time the crags at Safe Harbor North will be closed to climbing Monday through Friday. This is to allow the construction company room to operate. We are allowed to climb at North on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday ONLY), but we may only access it from the Chestnut Grove or Cemetery Wall Parking Lots. This weekend access is a special gift from Manor Township. Please don't do anything to screw it up. Email sethderr@yahoo.com with any questions or concerns.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Safe Harbor North

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5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 42
Chimney of horror
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 38
Crack-a-lackin'
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 23
It's a Fine Line
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 24
Easier Said than Done (EStD)
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 29
Black Crack
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 52
Predator
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 23
In the Jungle
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 23
42
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 15
2. Golden Bough
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 30
Balance of Power
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 10
4. Flash or Crash
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 12
Ruby Red Slippers
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 23
Arm-a-geddon, AKA WtB
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 7
Bernie Plays Base
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 16
Malice
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Chimney of horror 1.5 Chimney of… > Trailside
 42
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Crack-a-lackin' 1.5 Chimney of… > Trailside
 38
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
It's a Fine Line 4.49 Cemetery Wall -…
 23
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Easier Said than Done (EStD) 2.5 Alpine Wall (aka…
 24
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Black Crack 2.5 Alpine Wall (aka…
 29
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Predator 1.5 Chimney of… > Trailside
 52
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
In the Jungle 1.5 Chimney of… > Trailside
 23
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
42 2.5 Alpine Wall (aka…
 23
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
2. Golden Bough 3.3 Star Wall
 15
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Balance of Power 3.0 Euro Wall
 30
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
4. Flash or Crash 3.3 Star Wall
 10
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Ruby Red Slippers 4.50 Cemetery Wall
 12
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Arm-a-geddon, AKA WtB 3.0 Euro Wall
 23
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Bernie Plays Base 1.5 Chimney of… > Trailside
 7
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Malice 3.0 Euro Wall
 16
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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