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Shelving Rock Rock Climbing

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Areas in Shelving Rock

1. Carhartt Wall 4 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

2. Main Wall 18 / 5 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 23

3. Neanderthal Cave 5 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

4. The Big Wall 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

5. Jackass Buttress 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

6. Desert Shield Area 1 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 8

7. Politico Wall 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

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Access Issue: Peregrine Closures Details

Some walls at Shelving Rock experience annual peregrine closures. Please check the DEC web site to make sure your wall of choice is open.

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Description

Shelving Rock is a destination cliff on the east side of Lake George. The approach is short 5-20min depending on which wall you go to. The views of Lake George are first class. There are over 75 routes ranging from 5.5 to 5.12+. Many of the climbs are modern trad (gear and bolts). There are also many straight up sport climbs. Some walls get direct sun and some are shady giving the climber options depending on weather conditions.

This cliff is awesome if you are climbing anywhere near Lake George it is well worth it.

Note: Helmets are recomended for climber and belayer. Lots of choss was cleaned during development but occasionally more loose rock is encountered.

Getting There

From exit 20 of the Northway (I-87) head north on Route 9 for a couple minutes, then take a right onto Route 149. Follow Route 149 into Washington County and turn LEFT onto Buttermilk Falls Road. Follow this straight out until it becomes dirt. Continue until the Upper Hogtown Parking Area (Sleeping Beauty) is directly ahead. Turn left and go downhill on a dirt and paved road for a couple miles. Look for the Shelving Rock hiking trailhead on your right. Continue past this to the parking lot #5 on the left. The parking lot is U-shaped. Look for a path across the road (right hand side) and slightly north of the parking area. The parking lot is just under 14 miles from 149. Total drive time from the highway is about 40 minutes, depending on how gentle you are to car on the dirt sections.

59 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Shelving Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 27 ● Shelving Rock Earth Penatrator Sport 6. Desert Shield Area
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 47 ● Sub Dude Sport 3. Neanderthal Cave
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 34 ● Dweezil Sport 3. Neanderthal Cave
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 44 ● Devo Sport 3. Neanderthal Cave
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 48 ● Breaking Bad Sport 3. Neanderthal Cave
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 42 ● The Gong Show Trad 2. Main Wall
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 27 ● Rock Lobster Sport 2. Main Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 34 ● Diva Sport 3. Neanderthal Cave
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 17 ● Three Degrees Of Separation Trad 1. Carhartt Wall
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 47 ● Wake and Bake Sport 2 pitches 2. Main Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 27 ● Johnny Tsunami Sport 4. The Big Wall
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 8 ● Good Day Sport 2. Main Wall
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 10 ● Die By The Drop Sport 4. The Big Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 9 ● Protruding Forehead Trad 3. Neanderthal Cave
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 14 ● Claim Jumper Trad 2. Main Wall