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Looking across Chapel Pond at the Gully Area.

Description 

Chapel Pond is one of the premier ice arenas in the Adirondacks, offering a stone's-throw approach, accessible routes of all difficulty levels, and pleasant climbing conditions...usually. The pond area is directly across from the main parking lot on Rt. 73, while Chapel Pond Canyon is lookers right from the parking lot, and semi hidden down--you guessed it--a canyon. The main face of Chapel Pond is NE facing, so it is sunny in the morning, then falls into the shade as the day progresses.

Be wary of this area on beautiful weekend days, as it is also THE most popular ice climbing venue in all of the Adirondacks.

Getting There 

From the Northway (I-87). Take exit 30 and follow Rt. 9 northwest to NY 73. Follow this northwest straight into Keene Valley. Chapel Pond will become visible on the left after about 5 miles. The parking lot is directly in front of the Pond, though when full, parking on either side of 73 is acceptable.

The Classics

Featured Route For Chapel Pond and Chapel Pond Canyon

Material Girl M6  NY : Adirondacks : ... : Chapel Pond and Chapel Pond...

This route climbs the chimney that marks the start of the summer route Cinnamon Girl, the cinnamon-colored right-facing corner high on the Lower Washbowl. It's a great mixed route, although not much ice. Make sure the turf is frozen before heading up. It's a good choice for a super cold, sunny day.P1 M6: Up chimney past overhang 12' up (crux). Continue up chimney to where it narrows at the top, then climb out to an exposed and exciting exit. Climb up slab to the right and an excellent sheltered ...[more]   Browse More Classics in NY