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Gill's Groove

Description 

A huge boulder with two worthwhile routes


Getting There 

From the Main Cliff hike past Shadowline and the Alcohol Wall until the cliff peters out. Walk straight ahead and look for the crag on the right. It is situated near the top of the saddle which separates The Main Cliff from The Far Cliff


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Sundown Ledge-Gill's Groove Crag:
Scorpian Arete   5.11a     Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
Gill's Groove   5.12b     Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
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Gill's Groove

Gill's Groove 5.12b  NH : Kancamagus Crags : ... : Sundown Ledge-Gill's Groove...
I'd recommend wearing your new shoes for this one. I can't imagine climbing this in Boreal Fires. An overhanging laser cut corner with a very thin crack. Boulder in from the left to a stance and the first crux, then again, the whole thing is one big crux. Very technical,strenuous stemming and micro seam laybacking leads to a stance at 3/4 height where hardship continues to a much easier and fun top out. The foot holds on this pitch are small to non-existent. If you want to TR, bring lots of webb...[more]   Browse More Classics in NH