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Elevation: 2,087 ft 636 m
GPS: 44.25935, -71.25257
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Shared By: M Sprague on Aug 24, 2015
Admins: Jay Knower, M Sprague, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall

Description Suggest change

This Area covers the climbing areas in the "High Peaks" of the Presidential Range (Mt Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Monroe and the Southern Presidentials) as well as the areas in Pinkham Notch itself, both sides of Rt 16.

Getting There Suggest change

From North Conway follow Rt 16 north, bearing right at Glen and continuing on 16 through the small ski town of Jackson and up into the notch, with the Presidential Range on your left and the Wildcat/Carter range on your right.

Sub-Areas are listed, roughly, South-to-North going through the Notch up Rt 16, down to Gorham and west on Rt2.

131 Total Climbs

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Location: WM: Pinkham / Presidentials Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at WM: Pinkham / Presidentials

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 65
Henderson Ridge
Trad 4 pitches
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 83
Standard Route
Trad 2 pitches
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
 94
The Chimney
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 233
Northeast Ridge of the Pinnacle
Trad 7 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 18
Rolf's Amazing Journey
Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
Raven Corner
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 10
Raven Face
Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
Ski Baby
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 31
The Brain
TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 26
Pinnacle Direct (Rock Climb)
Trad 4 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 18
Albert
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5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 28
Thriller Arete
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 22
Mechanics' Route
Trad 3 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R
 8
Primal Scream
Trad 8 pitches
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 4
Psychedelic Soul
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Henderson Ridge 05. Huntington Ravine
 65
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad 4 pitches
Standard Route 06. Square Ledge (Pin…
 83
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad 2 pitches
The Chimney 06. Square Ledge (Pin…
 94
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a Trad
Northeast Ridge of the Pinn… 05. Huntington Ravine
 233
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 7 pitches
Rolf's Amazing Journey 10. Connie's Crag
 18
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Raven Corner 10. Connie's Crag
 13
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Raven Face 10. Connie's Crag
 10
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Ski Baby 08. Circle Crag
 13
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
The Brain 06. Square Ledge (Pin…
 31
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c TR
Pinnacle Direct (Rock Climb) 05. Huntington Ravine
 26
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad 4 pitches
Albert 10. Connie's Crag
 18
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Thriller Arete 06. Square Ledge (Pin…
 28
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Mechanics' Route 05. Huntington Ravine
 22
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches
Primal Scream 05. Huntington Ravine
 8
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R Trad 8 pitches
Psychedelic Soul 05. Huntington Ravine
 4
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Trad
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