Page Type:
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Route |
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Route Type:
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Toprope, Ice Climbing |
Season:
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Winter |
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Time Required:
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Less than two hours |
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Difficulty:
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WI2 |
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Number of Pitches:
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1 |
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Grade:
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I |
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Overview
Slateford Falls is a WI2 water fall located in eastern Pennsylvania. It is the central feature in the Slateford Quarry and is probably the most climbed route in the Quarry. The falls are just under 20 meters high and makes for a great place to introduce someone to ice climbing.Getting There
After following the approach directions on the Slateford Quarry page, walk to the back of the U. The falls cant be missed.Stay to the right side of the main pool of the falls. It usually freezes first.
Route Description
Starting from the right side of the falls, climb directly up to the top.Rappel from trees on climbers right, or walk off to the right.