Rattlesnake mountain in Holderness

Today I went hiking on Rattlesnake Mountain in Holderness I believe, this is the one that over looks Squam Lake. I walked down to have a look at the slabs, and on the left side (as looking from the top of the mountain) there is a short section of vertical wall and I was surprised to see three or four bolted routes, all about four or five bolts long, some has pins and there was one located under and intimidating looking roof. I was wondering if anyone know anything about these route, are there anchors? How hard? or any information that is out there.

Hey Matt,

I have no idea about those lines - I remember hiking Rattlesnake when I was younger (my family is from Meredith), but that was pre-climbing. I am, however, always up for an adventure, and I'm more than willing to head up there with you this summer and give it a try, anytime after June 1. Let me know.

--Chris

At least some, maybe all put up by Matt Gray in mid '90's.  Matt was an employee with Rockywold Deephaven Camps at the base of Rattlesnake Mtn., on Squam Lake. 

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/110427226/west-rattlesnake-slabs

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/109931362/west-rattlesnake-ice

Christopher Gagne wrote:

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/110427226/west-rattlesnake-slabs

https://www.mountainproject.com/area/109931362/west-rattlesnake-ice

those links do not include the bolted route info. The bolted routes are a mystery - they are on the steep wall on the right hand side. the slabs to the left climb quite a bit like whitehorse. 

Matt recently sent me this e-mail.

"Hi,

just caught this info now.
I put up the routes on Rattlesnake. Let me know if you need any intel...... bolts. a pin or two and I think a RURP or head were used for FA in 1990

Be well,

Matthew"

I intend to spend some time out there cleaning them up a bit in the coming months if anyone is interested.

Eli

FWIW: I tried the routes a couple years ago and assume they're in the 5.11 range.