Rock Climbing New England (A Falcon Guide)

For rock climbers, New England is a spectacular arena filled with myriad vertical challengers. This book covers all the famous New England climbing areas such as Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges, Cannon Cliff, Rumney, Ragged Mountain, and Acadia National Park, while also touching upon many lesser known areas, some of which have never before been covered in a guidebook. This book leads climbers to the best routes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, providing accurate information through the use of clear maps, topos, and photos.

Author Stewart Green has been climbing in New England off and on since the early '70's, and he enlisted many area experts to assist with the writing of this book. Sure to become a classic, this accurate and up-to-date guide is a must for locals and visitors alike.

New England is one of the country's most spectacular rock climbing arenas. The 66,608-square-mile region is studded with intimate crags, sweeping walls, compact sea cliffs, towering ledges, and spectacular overhangs. Rock Climbing New England describes fifteen of the region's best climbing areas in detail. Your choices of rocks and routes include two of the country's premier traditional crags, Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges in New Hampshire; New England's biggest rock face, Cannon Cliff in New Hampshire; and stunning sea cliff routes at Maine's Acadia National Park and at Rhode Island's Fort Wetherill State Park. Other superb selections include urban cragging at Crow Hill near Boston, the traprock cliffs of Ragged Mountain in Connecticut, and the granite slabs of Wheeler Mountain in Vermont. Inside you will also discover: climbing history of each site, pitch-by-pitch written descriptions, detailed topos and clear overview photos, and insider tips to remote climbing areas waiting to be explored. Rock Climbing New England is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking adventure in this remarkable region. (6 X 9, 432 pages, b&w photos, maps, illustrations)