Mill City Rock Gym
A hand-built gym that captures climbing's true spirit.
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| LOCATION: | Hound's Hump Ridge (across from Cannon Cliff), Franconia Notch, NH |
| ROUTE: | Salt Packed Pig Sack |
| TYPE: | Trad |
| PITCHES: | One |
| GRADE: | 5.8 |
| RACK: | Small to medium gear, four bolts |
| GUIDEBOOK: | Secrets of the Notch by John Sykes, page 166 |
| ASSETS: | Fun, gym-like face climbing; survey Franconia Notch from an eagle's perspective. |
DESCRIPTION: The route takes a direct line up the middle of the First Flatiron. Positive, horizontal edges lead to good rest stances on this sheer, exposed face. Lichen, wind, and the odd loose hold give an alpine feeling to this accessible climb. When you get to the top, enjoy the incredible vantage point as you belay up your partner.
This route alone is well worth the half-hour approach, but there is plenty of other stuff to climb in the vicinity. Check out John Syke's Secrets of the Notch for more information.
Erik Zygmont
October 2006
Across
the Universe 5.10a
Salt Packed Pig Sack 5.8