South Buttress Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 181 ft | 55 m |
GPS: |
41.3318, -72.95987 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Morgan Patterson on Oct 4, 2013 · Updates | |
Admins: | Morgan Patterson |
Access Issue: Seasonal raptor closing on Ballfield Slabs.
Details
Ballfield Slabs may be closed if raptor nesting is discovered in the area. Per CT-DEEP, the Ballfield slabs have historically been closed when there are nesting raptors in the area, typically May - August. Check raggedmtn.org/blog for information if there are current closures.
Description
The South End hosts the majority of the recent development at West Rock SP with some very classy off angle traditional, mixed, and multi-pitch routes. The fixed protection can be spaced on easier sections of climbs and there may be some run-outs. Be VERY careful of loose rock, a lot has been done to clean the routes but this is still a major issue in this area.
THESE ARE NOT YOUR TYPICAL SPORT ROUTES. THESE ROUTES CAN BE DANGEROUS! BOLT SPACING CAN BE SPARSE DUE TO LACK OF SOLID ROCK. AN UNEXPECTED FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF BLOCKS DISLODGING AND A POTENTIAL FOR FIXED GEAR TO FAIL.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET HERE!
A 70 METER ROPE IS REQUIRED FOR SOME BALLFIELD ROUTES!
THESE ARE NOT YOUR TYPICAL SPORT ROUTES. THESE ROUTES CAN BE DANGEROUS! BOLT SPACING CAN BE SPARSE DUE TO LACK OF SOLID ROCK. AN UNEXPECTED FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF BLOCKS DISLODGING AND A POTENTIAL FOR FIXED GEAR TO FAIL.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET HERE!
A 70 METER ROPE IS REQUIRED FOR SOME BALLFIELD ROUTES!
Classic Climbing Routes at South Buttress
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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