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The Great Chimney - 5.5

Average Rating = 4.10/5 Average Rating : 4.10 out of 5
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Rock (Toprope)
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Use your rack to create an anchor within the cliff edge cracks. Top roped generally, although a R lead w/ RPs or small pro could happen I think.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.86/5
  Rock Quality 4.43/5
  Scenery 4.14/5
  Fun Factor 4.38/5

Description:

On the main detached seastack to the Left of razor crack and riptide. Start below the chimney, between the main wall and the seastack on the landward side. Scramble up into the chimney, and bridge your way to the top. There are several lines to follow in this chimney.

Submitted by: gaalsent on 2008-07-09
Views: 2407
Route ID: 94661

10 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: eddietheteddie on 2011-10-07 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars record

fun route, a bit awkward size though

Added: 2011-10-10

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: sanloza on 2009-08-02 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Doug

i don't like chimneys but Otter Cliffs is a great and fun place to be.

Added: 2010-11-28

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.4
  Safety Rating R
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: joneus on 2010-08-28 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Yeay Yoga!

Being flexible sure helps... as does being small. I'm almost positive I had more fun on this route than my 6'5" partner!

Added: 2010-08-28

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: coolcatpet4e on 2009-09-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars great chimney

super fun

Added: 2009-09-27

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: kmr1015 on 2009-06-15 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Acadia Cliffs

The Great Chimney is just a fun climb

Added: 2009-07-03

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