Middle Earth Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 1,093 ft |
GPS: |
39.26161, -77.3946 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Frank T on Mar 28, 2009 · Updates |
Admins: | Frances Fierst |
Access Issue: Private Land-gate closed and locked by nightfall.
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Sugarloaf is a privately owned recreation area. The park is closed at night and the gate is locked. Allow enough time to pack, hike, and drive out the oneway road to the gate before it is locked.
Access Issue: Seasonal Bird Nesting Closure
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This area is a nesting site for ravens. The landowners ask that climbers avoid the climbs/areas where ravens are nesting. The nesting period generally lasts from mid May to late June/early July. During this time, observe any closure signs.
Description
From the green trail this is the first wall you come to on your right. at 120 feet of broken rock cliff that one can find climbs upwards of 50 feet (most average 30 to 40 though). This area is prone to the ravens closure, as they like to nest on Butterfingers.
Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Earth
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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