Interesting page on this rock climbing area. The climbs are rated R or X
Has there been any controversy over its name? There has been controversy over R rated names in Maine. Big ____ Mountain by Moosehead Lake has been changed to Big Moose Mountain. I don't know about
No controversy that I am aware of. I don't think the oldtimers would take to a name change just to be PC. This area is not climbed to much with all the sport routes of Smith Rock near by so it is not really noticed. I suppose BLM could offically change the name or even could have for all I know. Regardless I suspect it will allways be known as Squaw Rock.
No controversy that I am aware of. I don't think the oldtimers would take to a name change just to be PC. This area is not climbed to much with all the sport routes of Smith Rock near by so it is not really noticed. I suppose BLM could offically change the name or even could have for all I know. Regardless I suspect it will allways be known as Squaw Rock.
Jay, if you have a few minutes to kill, you can add Squaw Rock to the Smith Rock Crags group. This way it'll appear in a list on the left side margin with other Smith Formations posted on SP to date. To do this, go to "edit" and choose "Smith Rock Crags" from the pull down menu under "Assign Group" (<-I think or something like that).
Nice page, thanks for sharing your experience. I found it especially interesting as this makes a good destination for an alpine like climb within the park and provides an escape from the crowds. Though the rock looks crumbly, no wonder the X rating.
How accurate is the 5.1 rating? Is the crux right off the ground or towards the end? I want to hike out there for a solo but don't want to find an oldschool sand bag!
Just did this one yesterday and (I realize this is 5 years later and maybe you've already done this by now.) for what it's worth, I thought the hardest moves were in the first 10 feet off the ground. Thought it was more like 5.6 or so to start but still easy enough. Then it was more like Class 3 and 4 for the rest of it. Maybe one fifth class move at the top. Posting some photos that may show some more of it. Hope it helps.
desainme - Oct 30, 2003 5:53 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentInteresting page on this rock climbing area. The climbs are rated R or X
Has there been any controversy over its name? There has been controversy over R rated names in Maine. Big ____ Mountain by Moosehead Lake has been changed to Big Moose Mountain. I don't know about
_____'s Bosom attached to Doubletop.
peakbagger4 - Oct 30, 2003 9:05 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentNo controversy that I am aware of. I don't think the oldtimers would take to a name change just to be PC. This area is not climbed to much with all the sport routes of Smith Rock near by so it is not really noticed. I suppose BLM could offically change the name or even could have for all I know. Regardless I suspect it will allways be known as Squaw Rock.
peakbagger4 - Oct 30, 2003 9:06 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote.
No controversy that I am aware of. I don't think the oldtimers would take to a name change just to be PC. This area is not climbed to much with all the sport routes of Smith Rock near by so it is not really noticed. I suppose BLM could offically change the name or even could have for all I know. Regardless I suspect it will allways be known as Squaw Rock.
rpc - Oct 30, 2003 11:36 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentJay,
cool page on an area of Smith we'll definitely be checking out !
Talked to Jeff about this - sounds like a really cool/fun climb.
Radek
rpc - Oct 30, 2003 1:13 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentJay, if you have a few minutes to kill, you can add Squaw Rock to the Smith Rock Crags group. This way it'll appear in a list on the left side margin with other Smith Formations posted on SP to date. To do this, go to "edit" and choose "Smith Rock Crags" from the pull down menu under "Assign Group" (<-I think or something like that).
Radek
peakbagger4 - Oct 31, 2003 7:54 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Radek. It has been added to Smith Rock Crags.
hkutuk - Oct 30, 2003 12:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page, thanks for sharing your experience. I found it especially interesting as this makes a good destination for an alpine like climb within the park and provides an escape from the crowds. Though the rock looks crumbly, no wonder the X rating.
Haydar
corvallis - Mar 17, 2007 5:40 am - Hasn't voted
SquawHow accurate is the 5.1 rating? Is the crux right off the ground or towards the end? I want to hike out there for a solo but don't want to find an oldschool sand bag!
Brian Jenkins - Jan 9, 2012 12:37 am - Hasn't voted
Re: SquawJust did this one yesterday and (I realize this is 5 years later and maybe you've already done this by now.) for what it's worth, I thought the hardest moves were in the first 10 feet off the ground. Thought it was more like 5.6 or so to start but still easy enough. Then it was more like Class 3 and 4 for the rest of it. Maybe one fifth class move at the top. Posting some photos that may show some more of it. Hope it helps.