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Princeton crack , Rick's Rocks

Description 

Rick's is an eastern facing cliff on Catfish Mountain about 10 miles north of the Deleware Water Gap . A single pitch area with similar rock quality as the DWG which means bring a helmet . Lots of loose rocks and vegetation but the established routes themselves are clean . Long slings necessary to set up topropes . Mostly easy to moderate climbs with pretty good protection .There is a fire tower about 1/2 mile south with 360 degree view of NY , NJ , PA .
Usually quiet and not too crowded .

Getting There 

Take county Rd 602 ( Millbrook Rd ) north off of NJ 94 . You will see the cliff on your left , park in pullout . Follow trail from south end of lot . About a 10 minute approach .

The Classics

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Free Radical 5.11a PG13  NJ : Ricks Rocks

This route is just a short variation to 'Blairstown Crack'. Climb the thin face just right of the crack. A serious of small crimpers and dimples with steady feet and you'll bag the cruz ;)...[more]   Browse More Classics in NJ

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Joey on main wall	Kimberly finding the crux ;)	Colin
Joey rappelling the main wall	Lubica working her way into the crack