Rock Routes at Lost Ledge: grouped by Area, sorted by Name |
Another one of the White Moutains' "hidden" crags. That said, it's really not all that hard to find and it's well worth the effort. In the fall it provides a spectacular view down the Kanc and some nice moderate slab climbing. Hey, where can you find a well protected 5.2 slab climb? |
Find the Kancamagus Highway off Rt. 16 and drive west. About 1/2 mile before the Covered Bridge look on your left for the sign for Ham Brook. Park at the obvious pullout and follow the trail into the woods. Immediately go up a steep bank on your left and follow a faint trail along the high ground left of the stream. (Does anyone know what the man-made canal/trench is at the start of the walk in?)
After about a 15-20 minute hike you will see an old fire-ring. Cross the stream here. Follow a trail uphill and slightly left, following the berm and a series of cairns, to the cliff. The first area you see is the Carpet Slab. Further left, past a small gully, is the Main Slab. |
Carpet Slab |
Carpet Slabber |
5.3 |
Carpet Slab |
Four Holes |
5.5 |
Carpet Slab |
Gawking at the Broad Squad |
5.5 |
Carpet Slab |
Girls Prefer Batteries |
5.5 |
Main Slab |
Found Arch |
5.8 |
Main Slab |
Groov'in |
5.4 |
Main Slab |
Hallie Haley |
5.7 |
Main Slab |
Little Dab Will Do Ya |
5.10 |
Main Slab |
Rattle Can |
5.7 |
Main Slab |
Rhumb Line |
5.8 |
Main Slab |
Twirpie Girl |
5.9 |
Main Slab |
Vector |
5.8 |
Main Slab |
Washboard |
5.6 |
Main Slab |
Weak Nuts |
5.6 |