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BETA PHOTO: Looking to Washington's Head - Cathole from the pa...

Description 

Cathlle is a small but worthwhile crag right near the road located just behind the Meriden Mall area. It is easily seen from the road driving north on route 71 from the mall. See www.raggedmtn.org for access details.

From Jim O'Brien:
This area is one of the easiest access with all levels of climbs. The money is at the right end of the crag. You WILL cook on these west facing climbs in the summer. But well worth the pain. The approach is steep through a block field, easiest access to the top is on the right end up the VERY loose, steep gully- step through the passage near Golden Book. Anchors at the top are typical of the area, set back well from the edge there are a few sparse trees to tie into. Be mindful of loose blocks and sharp edges.

Getting There 

Park under the crag and walk about 3 minutes up to the base. Descend the gully on the right.

The Classics

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Imperial Wizard 5.11+ X  CT : Central- Traprock : Cathole

One of the best face climbs around, sustained powerfull climb with not so great rests. Crux is getting to the overlap and pulling through. Great movement, figuring out the sequence is the fun of it all....[more]   Browse More Classics in CT

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Chloe waiting to see if I'm coming through the gap...

The view from Fantasmigoria looking SW.