Henderson Ridge  5.4

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Type:  Trad, Alpine, 4 pitches, 600 feet, Grade III Consensus:  5.4 [details] FA:  Ken Henderson, Miriam O'Brien, et al in 1927 Submitted By:  T. Moon on Apr 20, 2009 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (7) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

The beginning of Henderson Ridge

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Description 

This is the ridge that borders North Gully in Huntington Ravine. Head up a low angle toe of rock. The route is mostly 4rth class with several easy technical spots. The climb kind of ends just after a large ledge with the "diving board" feature, which sticks out into space above North Gully. Very great position with spectacular views of the ravine. Overall is is a pretty fun route although it would be nicer if it didn't kind of run out half way up the side of the ravine.

Location 

Hike up the Huntington Ravine Trail from Pinkham Notch. From the center of the ravine identify North Gully -- last one to your right -- and bushwack over to it. Depending on the line you pick, this may turn out to be the crux of the day. Once you ascend a 10' or 15' foot corner off the diving board ledge, the technical climbing comes to an end an you scramble to the top of Nelson Crag and find the immense cairn. Walk around the Alpine Garden and descend the Lion Head Trail back to Pinkham.

Protection 

Light rack, small to medium. You can find a place to put pretty much anything you bring.

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Aaron on the Diving Board, which sticks out into t...