Mormon Hollow Rock Climbing

Home to some classic climbs on excellent gneiss, Mormon Hollow is a fine complement to other nearby popular crags (Farley and Rose Ledges) of western Massachusetts. Mormon caters to climbers of all levels and styles with a nice smattering of moderate routes, good cracks, some hard boulder problems, and a handful of steep, hard sport climbs. The beginner will enjoy the easy access to the top of the cliff and the ability to set up top ropes on some of the bolted anchors. There are nearly 20 sport climbs with grades from 5.7 to 5.13, though most are 5.10 and up. The trad is mostly 5.10 and under and is generally well protected. 

The cliffs face southwest and get sun from late morning until sunset, though trees obscure the sun during the summer months. Most of the climbing is on DCR land but the far right of the cliff, to the right of Priapism, crosses onto private land. Each spring the landowner closes a few climbs if the ravens are nesting above. Please respect this closure.

This crag has been divided into 3 sections to hopefully make it easier to navigate. The first area is the Dark Star Boulder, which is the obvious large boulder you pass on the way to the crag. Behind this boulder is the stone staircase that is used to access the top of the cliff. This staircase divides the cliff into the Left Side and the Right Side.