Climbing Near Burlington, Vermont

Seems like you've read about this place in Climbing Magazine and come to see what all the fuss is about? Lone Rock Point is a mid 5.13 climber's paradise. Well, as long as your idea of paradise involves a lot of variations and the occasional glued hold. Nevertheless, LRP is a gorgeous beautiful limestone cliff that hangs above Lake Champlain just north of Burlington. Quality climbing here starts at 5.12 with a large number of 5.13 variations. A few 5.14 variations top out the sent projects with one major unknown project still left. It's worth noting that this area only has one "5.10" and it's hard.A truly unique New England climbing experience. Most routes require a stick clip. Currently parking is either at the high school or down at the beach but we will be updating this soon as we re-work a parking solution with the Diocese! Sorry! -Kris (June 2022) In order to maintain climbing access for many years to come, please follow the following guidelines:*All climbers must get a Rock Point Property Pass via the process described here: https://www.rockpointvt.org/visitor-passes. CRAG-VT highly suggests making a donation to the Rock Point Center as part of the process. It will help to mitigate fees incurred by CRAG-VT to ensure access and allow the Rock Point Center to continue to offer their unique property to the general public.*Sign in at the kiosk located at the Diocesan offices parking lot and utilize the marked trail to reach the cliff. Sign out when leaving.*The number of climbers is limited to 8 at any given time.  Please check in with the register at the kiosk to ensure that there is adequate capacity.*Lone Rock Point is only open during daylight hours for climbing.*No camping or fires are permitted. Leave no trace.*Do not add any additional fixed gear to the cliff. This would ruin climber relations with the diocese. Please just climb on what is there for now.*Abide by closures as indicated on the calendar at the kiosk. CRAG-VT will try to keep you updated via their website, however the Diocese reserves the right to close the property at any time.Any issues with the process or the property may be directed to info@cragvt.org or the Rock Point liaison, Peter Clark.More Info:https://cragvt.org/rockpoint/You cooperation is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you! Lake depth/climbs likely to be openLess than ~95 feet: Everything open~95 - 97 feet: Everything left of Ragemeter likely open97 - 99 feet: Everything left of China likely open99 - 101: Boulder hopping. Good luck.More than 101 feet: What the hell is happening in Lake Champlain?Check Lake Depth Here;period=P7D

Please follow all guidelines listed on the Main Cliff page. :) Park by the Kiosk near the Diocese and sign in at the kiosk.

'The Lone Rock' is predictably at the end of Lone Rock Point. It is a 16ft tall dolostone boulder, surrounded by deep water about 30ft offshore from the mainland. It is mostly overhanging, and gets great late afternoon sun. Mmmm, dats a nice boulda!Problems Range from V2 to V5. The grades represent climbing out of the water. I named these climbs, somewhat arbitrarily. If there is already an existing name for these climbs, I can update the posting. When there is a large & visible water mark on the boulder, this indicates low water levels. Be aware of water depth. I have never touched bottom, but there are some rouge rocks hiding here and there. Safe Climbing! Best access right now is by canoe leaving from North Beach.