Rock Climbing New Jersey [Paperback]

N. J. A. Sloane (Author), Paul Nick (Author)

Book Description

Series: Regional Rock Climbing Series | Publication Date: May 1, 2000

Scattered throughout New Jersey and just over the borders of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York are a variety of cragging and bouldering areas worthy of any climber's tick list. From the steep, multipitch routes at the Delaware Water Gap to the excellent bouldering in New York City's Central Park; from the roofy routes at Ralph Stover State Park to the basalt boulder fields around Princeton and Sourland Mountain; from the boulders of the North Jersey Highlands to the clean granite slabs of Allamuchy State Park, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the best climbing New Jersey and the surrounding areas have to offer. Rock Climbing New Jersey includes maps, photos, and topos complemented by clear written descriptions that will get you to the climbing areas and help guide you up the routes. Pertinent access information and trip planning tips complete the package to make this book an indispensable tool on your next Garden State climbing adventure.

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Scattered throughout New Jersey and just over the borders in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York are a variety of cragging and bouldering areas worthy of any climber's tick list. From the steep, multipitch routes at the Delaware Water Gap to the excellent bouldering in New York City's Central Park; from the roofy routes at Ralph Stover State Park to the basalt boulder fields around Princeton and Sourland Mountain; from the boulders of the North Jersey Highlands to the clean granite slabs of Allamuchy State Park, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the best climbing New Jersey and the surrounding areas have to offer. Rock Climbing New Jersey includes maps, photos, and topos complemented by clear written descriptions that will get you to the climbing areas and help guide you up the routes. Pertinent access information and trip planning tips complete the package to make this book an indispensable tool on your next Garden State climbing adventure.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560447907
• ISBN-13: 978-1560447900
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,060,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Travel > United States > States > New Jersey

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tells where to go and what to do if you climb & live in NJ, October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Rock Climbs No. 5: New Jersey Crags, New Jersey (Paperback)

New Jersey Crags is exactly what you need if you rock climb and live in N.J. It gives great directions to each destination, including a detailed description of the approach. This book lets you know what your getting into, as far as the actual routes go and whose property your climbing on. After climbing some of the areas in the book I was was not dissappointed by the accuracey of the ratings, and the discriptions of each climb. It is an essential for a climber in N.J., who does not have the time to drive to the Gunks every weekend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth it's Weight, February 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Rock Climbing New Jersey (Paperback)

This book is essential for the NJ/NYC climber. It details numerous climbing spots (of surprisingly good quality) that you never expected from the Garden State! It also is honest and accurate with area information and route grades. This way you know if you really want to drive that far for a 20ft wall. But at least you know its there and that the book left no stone unturned! If you're in the area, or visit often, this book is a must have.