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Open with restrictions - Private Property MORE INFO >>> Climbing here is not technically legal, however , it is tolerated. Please keep a low profile. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Mikko, on "Black Corner" 5.8
Amphitheater, East Pe...

Description 

Some of the best long routes in Connecticut are in the Ampitheater including Cat Crack (5.10) and Dol Guldur (5.11) Reaching heights of 110', there are a variety of face climbs, chimneys to off widths to fingers and hands- something for everyone. The scenery is incredible, especially in the Fall, when the Ampitheater is best. A great spot for cold weather climbing.

Getting There 

Follow the Metacomet (Blue Blazed Trail) from the Castle parking lot, for about 10 minutes to an overlook characterized by the bulge that rises to block the view (somewhat elusive for the first timer, meet up with someone who knows the area).

The Classics

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Cat Crack 5.10  CT : Central CT Traprock : ... : Amphitheater

Start is loose blocks to a great hand / fist crack to the top. Sustained climbing to the crux near the top where the crack thins to fingers. Wonderful crack climbing- tape is reccomended....[more]   Browse More Classics in CT

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Eastvillage on "Black Corner" 5.8 East Peak, Amphi...

Merimere Reservoir from the top of Amphitheater.