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Elevation: 2,599 ft 792 m
GPS: 40.13261, -79.15674
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Shared By: SWPACC on Jun 9, 2023
Admins: Justin Johnsen, SCPC, SWPACC, EPAC

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There's some really cool boulders at the base of the main cliff at Beam, with the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (yellow blazes) passing through a number of them. Nice mix of lines between V0-V6, with some rather nice moderates at comfortable height plus some very cool highballs. Rock is a bit softer and sandier than other spots in SWPA, especially if it hasn't been climbed on recently. Beam is probably not the serious SWPA boulderer's first destination, but it's absolutely worth checking out...the new sport equipping on the main cliff might also translate into the boulders getting climbed more and staying clearner.

Things to watch out for, poisonous plants, ivy, oak ect... Venomous snakes, Timber rattlesnakes. Be mindful of hikers as the LHHT passes right through/under the some of the boulders. Plenty of room for both though!

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Once on Laurel Summit Rd, follow it for a couple miles until it turns into a dirt rd, then past some parking along the rd on the right. Stay on the road for another couple miles keeping an eye on signs on the left. a ways PAST Beam Run sign, there will be a small parking area on the left and a sign that says Beam Rocks. Park there and then begin on foot on the trail that goes to the climbing areas. At one point the trail forks. If you stay left it heads to the top of the main crag and from there find your way down around towards the left, scramble down the trail to the bottom from there you can then walk the base of the cliffs around lots of boulders. If you would have stayed right at the fork in the trail it is an easier trail down around the Western side of the crag (recommended path for bouldering or people with lots of bulky gear. 

There are few boulders of note, some are just below the crag along the bottom and some are towards the more Western side of the crag, there is a main trail that comes around that end, there is a few boulders to your left about 20 yards down from cliffs. The main boulder of note that has some nice problems on it (~17-20' rock) It is directly on the main path there, past the first group of boulders another 30yrds give or take, can't miss it. Some V1-V5 problems on that rock. This path will continue towards the Eastern side of the crag, you will have to cut left a ways down the trail where you can see the top point of the main crag and it will put you below the main crag. 

Lots of high ball problems on Western side of crag and amongst boulders below the crag.

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