Climbing Near Bowdoinham, Maine

This semi-hidden crag is nestled about 300 feet above Ice Cove Crag. The crag stands at a height of about 12 to 15 feet. and has potential for a good boulder route or two. There is no protection as of now on the crag and very few good trees for top roping and the crag is very short so while it may be able to be climbed it is likely to just be a better bouldering location. From Mt Ararat High School take the trail by the practice soccer field, at the end of the field head toward Ice Cove Cliff but instead take the trail on the left up the hill till you get to the large rock at the top. The crag can be sen to the left under this rock.

This short Cliff adjacent to Mt Ararat High School is a shaded area that may have once been a quarry. The rock is quite chossy and has lots of moss on it. The cliff has potential for a few bouldering routes or short top roping routes, max height of about 5 to 10 meters (15 to 30 feet). The cliff is nestled in a shady corner next to Mt Ararat and can get buggy in the warmer months. The rock can also stay wet for a while (two or three days) after a rain from being completely in the shade. Various trees can be used as anchors at the top of the cliff for top roping, a trail goes up either side of the cliff and are both quite visible if you know what your looking for. This cliff is good for a short local bouldering or top roping, do not go out of your way to climb here it is not much of a cliff; If you live nearby or are passing through it might make for a fun hour or two though. From the south drive North up 295 towards Topsham. Take exit 31 and turn right onto route 196. After about a mile turn left at the intersection with 201. Turn right into Mt Ararat High School Park in the lot on the right as you come in. Hike along the road till you get to a trail that comes out of the woods on the right. Take this trail about a tenth of a mile, after passing the soccer field you reach an intersection, The cliff should be straight ahead about 100 ft.

The ambiance is terrible, but the lines are great. This is right next to the landfill on the eastern side. It's smelly and loud during the week.There's a 15-20' high cliff band that has seen some blasting or other manipulation and is probably not safe to climb, and the cave is 100 feet or so south of it. Despite the proximity to the fence and landfill, this is on public land. Park at the Thorne Head trailhead at the northern end of High Street in West Bath. Go left at the trailhead and then left at the fork. Head straight for the landfill when you can see, hear, and/or smell it. Take a left along the landfill border and you will come to the cave.