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Humphrey's Ledge Climbing

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Areas in Humphrey's Ledge

1. The Geriatric Walls 33

2. The Cakewalk Area 11

3. Dedication Area 12

4. Wiessner Route Area 6

5. Humphrey's Hollow 13

Humphrey's Bouldering 61

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Elevation:	552 ft	168 m
GPS:	44.08571, -71.16471 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A next door neighbor that is way less crowded than Cathedral and Whitehorse, with many moderate routes and boulder problems that are really fun.

Southern aspect of this cliff means that it is climbable even on the most chilling of the fall and spring days.

Infamous for poor rock quality, Humphrey's Ledge actually has pretty decent rock. Especially decent on the left and central sections of cliff.

Climbing on this cliff is frequently overlooked.

Humphrey's is to Cathedral and Whitehorse what Echo Crag is to Cannon. Definitely a worthwhile trip/change/adventure.

Getting There

From the north side of North Conway, turn onto River Road at a traffic light near the Eastern Slope Inn and head downhill under a railroad trestle toward the obvious cliff. Cross the river and follow the road past the Shartner strawberry fields. Continue past Cathedral Ledge and Diana's Bath. As you come up to a dip and right curve you'll see Humphrey's directly ahead. Parking is allowed on the cliff side ONLY.

From the west or north on Rt. 302 turn right onto West Side Road. Follow this road about 3 miles, the cliff will be on your right across from the Lady Blanche House.

The approach trail begins almost directly across from The Lady Blanche House driveway. Go up a short steepish 20' banking (well worn path) toward 2 large boulders. The trail heads up behind these boulders.

136 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Humphrey's Ledge

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

V0 4 54 ● Lateralus Boulder Humphrey's Bouldering
V3+ 6A+ 7 ● Cloud Drop Boulder Humphrey's Bouldering
V7 7A+ 4 ● Crystal Fist Boulder Humphrey's Bouldering
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 52 ● Tree Keys Sport 1. The Geriatric Walls
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 53 ● Cakewalk Trad 3 pitches 2. The Cakewalk Area
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 41 ● Gaggle of Geese Sport 1. The Geriatric Walls
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 91 ● Wanderlust Trad 2 pitches 2. The Cakewalk Area
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 40 ● It's Not What It Seems Sport 1. The Geriatric Walls
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 29 ● A Piece of Cake Trad 2 pitches 2. The Cakewalk Area
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 38 ● Above and Beyond Trad 3 pitches 2. The Cakewalk Area
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 36 ● Around the Corner Trad 1. The Geriatric Walls
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 31 ● Robinson Crusoe Trad 3 pitches 3. Dedication Area
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 23 ● Lost and Found Trad 1. The Geriatric Walls
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 20 ● Move it or Lose it Sport 3. Dedication Area
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Procession Sport 4. Wiessner Route Area