Rock Climbing Connecticut

by David Fasulo

Overview

Want to go vertical? Let Rock Climbing Connecticut point you to the best ascents in the state. Scale the rock at Ragged Mountain, jam your way up the cracks at Chatfield Hollow State Park, and get pumped on the bouldering circuit at 7 Falls State Park. What Connecticut climbs lack in vertical height, they more than make up for in steep and sustained adventure. Inside you'll find information on the best climbing routes and bouldering problems at many favorite areas, along with protection information and gear recommendations that will keep you heading to the top. You'll find: detailed topos for all the major crags; descriptions of hundreds of routes; background and historical information on many of the crags; easy-to-follow driving and approach directions to climbing and bouldering destinations. Rock Climbing Connecticut is an indispensable sourcebook for planning your next rock climbing adventure in the Constitution State.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493009909
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	09/15/2015
Series:	State Rock Climbing Series
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

David Fasulo grew up in Southington, Connecticut, and has been rock climbing in the state, as well as in Europe, Canada, South America, and across the United States, for almost 20 years. A teacher and part-time climbing guide, he has been a Professional Member of the American Mountain Guides Association since 1989. His previous book, Self-Rescue, is the standard authority on rescue techniques for rock climbers.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction	1
	Geography	1
	About This Book	1
	Access to Climbing Areas	2
	A Brief History of Connecticut Climbing	5
	Author's Note	10
	Camping in Connecticut	10
	Ratings, Routes, and First Ascents	11
	Ragged Mountain	15
	Pinnacle Rock	49
	East Peak	61
	Cathole Mountain-Washington's Head	76
	Chatfield Hollow State Park	82
	Sleeping Giant State Park	91
	Bradley Mountain	99
	Rattlesnake Mountain	103
	Lamentation Mountain	110
	Bouldering	115
	7 Falls Park	115
	Pine Ledge	124
	Rattlesnake Mountain	124
	Judge's Cave	126
	West Hartford Reservoir	127
	Glacial Park	128
	Split Rock/Bradley Mountain Boulders	129
	Other Areas	130
	St. John's Ledges	130
	Diamond Ledge	132
	Pine Ledge	133
	Wyassup Rock	133
	Ross Pond State Park	134
	Wolf Rock	135
	Whitestone Cliff	137
	West Rock Ridge State Park	143
	Bear Rock Ridge	145
	Beech Rock	146
	Orenaug Park	147
	Appendixes
	Sources of Information	151
	Climbing Shops and Services	153
	Connecticut Recreational Use Statute	154
	An Act Concerning Protection of Ridgelines	156
	Rated Route Index	157
	Route Name Index	164
	About the Author	171