Climbing Near Leeds, Maine

Greater Augusta Area: From Lewiston to Waterville This area covers a not quite mountainous, not quite coastal, river filled section of the Maine interior, stretching in an oblong oval from Lewiston up to Waterville. Historically this part of Maine is quite storied, first supplying lumber to the British Colonialist for ship building, then becoming verdant farmland, then a hot bed of industrial mill activity, before moving on to it's present day rustic existence. Augusta, the capitol of Maine is here, along with it's state university and the colleges of Bates and Colby are located at the respective ends of this stretch. Many lakes and low hills abound. The highyway cuts right through this corridor.

Pettengill hall is the most prominent building on Bates campus. The most interesting climbs begin from on the roof. Access to the roof via a trap door can be difficult but is possible without breaking any locks.

Granite aretes, razor crimps, trash cans, and a liberty bell. Top out with views of the administration and hall of discipline to the north. Wave as they peer back from the windows of their corporate cubicles. Ask a local