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Rock Routes at Humphrey's Ledge: grouped by Area, sorted by Name


Description: This is a nice south-facing crag with a variety of climbs at all grades. Though it has had a reputation for mediocre quality rock, there is actually some very nice stuff to do. Humphrey's is very popular in the early spring and late fall as well as occasionally in warm snaps in the dead of winter. Climbs labeled 'far right' are located around the corner between the Barking Dog Crag ice climbing area and Black Pudding Gully ice climbs. While much of the climbing is on the middle and left sides of the cliff, a new area was developed in 2009/2010 on the far left down the hill from Cakewalk. As this area was mostly developed by a group of climbers, all of whom were over 60 at the time, the area has been dubbed The Geriatric Walls! The rock in this area is generally of a different quality than the routes in the middle. There are also some routes on the right side of the cliff, unfortunately the rock quality is generally poor. There is also good ice climbing around the corner on the right side of the cliffband in Black Pudding Gully, on both sides of the Pitman Arch and at the Barking Dog Crag. Some climbs have been known to come in on the main cliff and on the far left side of the cliff in the Hollow, but this is extremely rare as it is South facing.
Directions: 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 will see Humphrey's directly ahead. Parking is allowed on the cliff side ONLY. From the 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 ice climbing is on the far right side of the cliff, behind some houses. DO NOT park in people's driveways and ONLY park fully off the road. In addition, if you park during a snowstorm you WILL get towed!!!
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Lattitude: = 44.08860, Longitude = -71.16338
Topo: A graphic topo is available for this area. CLICK HERE
Area	Name	Grade
Black Pudding - Indian Creek area	12 Weeks	5.9+
Black Pudding - Indian Creek area	Rear End Blues	5.5
Black Pudding - Mud Slide Crack area	Mud Slide Crack	5.10
Black Pudding - Mud Slide Crack area	Smear Factor	5.12b
Black Pudding - Mud Slide Crack area	Sorry Rob (Two Fingers)	5.10
center	Castaways	5.11
center	Diss-N-Dazz	5.10c
center	It's Five What?	5.10
center	Robinson Crusoe	5.10b R
center	Shifty Eyes	5.10c
center	Six Bolts and a Plug	5.8
center	Slippery When Wet	5.9
center	Sticky Wicket	5.8
center	Under Toe	5.8+
center	Wayside Attraction	5.8
center	You're a Good Man Friday	5.8
far right	Even the Rain	5.8
far right	Rope	5.9
left side	Above And Beyond	5.9+
left side	Bondi Beach	5.10b
left side	Cakewalk	5.6+
left side	Hidden In Plain View	5.8
left side	Macadamia	5.10b
left side	Move it or Lose It	5.11
left side	Over Arch	5.9
left side	Piece Of Cake	5.9
left side	Reverse Traverse	5.6
left side	Run Don't Walk	5.9
left side	Short & Sweet	5.10
left side	Think Fast Mr. Moto	5.9
left side	Wanderlust	5.8+
right side	African Queen	5.9 R
right side	Blockade	5.8
right side	Buried Treasure	5.10
right side	Can YOU Believe It?	5.8
right side	Jagen Die Sieben	5.9+
right side	Procession	5.12b
right side	Straight Up	5.9+ R
right side	Wiessner Route	5.8 R
The Geriatric Walls	Anniversary	5.9
The Geriatric Walls	Around the Corner	5.10
The Geriatric Walls	As Easy as Instant Pudding Pie	5.4
The Geriatric Walls	Cornered	5.6
The Geriatric Walls	Daddy's Got New Shoes	5.7
The Geriatric Walls	Gaggle Of Geese	5.8
The Geriatric Walls	High Steppin'	5.7
The Geriatric Walls	It's Not What It Seems	5.10
The Geriatric Walls	Kitty Litter Pillar	5.8+
The Geriatric Walls	Lost & Found	5.10c
The Geriatric Walls	Lost Canadian	5.9
The Geriatric Walls	Mischief	5.5
The Geriatric Walls	Old Crow	5.9
The Geriatric Walls	Put My Foot Where?	5.10
The Geriatric Walls	Relapped	5.10
The Geriatric Walls	Rematch	5.10c
The Geriatric Walls	Rumble In The Jungle	5.10
The Geriatric Walls	Silent Treatment	5.6
The Geriatric Walls	Steppin' Out	5.10b R
The Geriatric Walls	Sting Like A Butterfly	5.10+
The Geriatric Walls	The Life Of Riley	5.9
The Geriatric Walls	The Wabi Sabi Way	5.7
The Geriatric Walls	Three Brushes	5.5
The Geriatric Walls	Tree Key's	5.7
The Geriatric Walls	Wabi Sabi West	5.6
The Geriatric Walls	Yellowjacket	5.7

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