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Bear Run Climbing

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Routes in Bear Run

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	Baloo T,TR WI4
	Bear Necessities, The T,TR WI3+
	Care Bears T,TR WI4+
	Goldilocks T,TR WI4+
	Grizzly T M4-5
	Hibernation T,TR WI4-
	Open project (Bear Arms) T,TR M6
	Paddington Bear Goes Climbing T,TR WI4 M4-
	Teddy Bear TR WI4+
	Ursus Americanus T,TR WI3+
	Yogi and Boo Boo T,TR WI4 M3-4

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Elevation:	1,668 ft	508 m
GPS:	44.15313, -73.7901 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	ChapelPond Girl on Dec 21, 2019
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Description

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.

Getting There

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.