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Elevation: 1,668 ft 508 m
GPS: 44.15313, -73.7901
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Shared By: ChapelPond Girl on Dec 21, 2019
Admins: Morgan Patterson, Kevin MudRat MacKenzie, Jim Lawyer

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This is a southeastern facing crag with a good selection of single pitch ice and mixed routes. It's a good alternative to the hacked out lines of Chapel Pond.  Be aware that the pure ice routes become hollow and delaminated after a day in the sun.  They are best after a few cold, cloudy days.

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Park in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve parking lots at the intersection of State Route 73 and AuSable Rd. Walk up AuSable Road toward the AuSable Club, and turn left on Lake Rd. Sign in at the gatehouse, then walk 1/4 mile to the trail sign for Cathedral Rocks/Bear Run. Cross the bridge over the Ausbale River, and go straight, following signs for Bear Run. The cliff comes into view right as you leave the AMR property and enter onto state land. The trail goes right to the base of the cliff, and then travels along the base. You literally belay off the trail. Do not attempt to climb at neighboring Cathedral Rocks. It is on private property, and climbing is prohibited. Approach takes about an hour, unless it’s not packed out, then it may take a little longer. 

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bear Run

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI3+
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Ursus Americanus
Trad, TR, Ice
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Goldilocks
Trad, TR, Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Ursus Americanus
 4
WI3+ Trad, TR, Ice
Goldilocks
 4
WI4+ Trad, TR, Ice
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