Routen in Shawangunks

Technically a boulder problem but due to its height, trad gear maybe recommended.

Climbs almost directly below the obvious tree that is the likely anchor at the end of 69.

Climb the slab right of the start of "69", up either the groove or the thin crack. At the ledge, continue up the slab (right of the cracks) to the roof. Pull the roof just right of the center point (crux) [crossing 69], then continue up easy ledge slab to the tree.

The leftmost route in the Trapps! An easy jaunt up a sharp arete, and surprisingly airy for a such a short climb. If approaching from the West Trapps parking lot, pass the enormous Colorful's Boulder (on your right), then round the turn with the weird "sandy" hill (on the left). It's the first big chunk of rock on your left after that. Descent: Easy walk-off to the left.

Climbs an obvious wide chimney to a bit of a roof, exit on the left.

Starts a few meters (yards) right of Easy, up an easy right angling-corner ramp. Step right onto a small ledge, then up crack systems towards a small roof; exit on the left and finish up the crack.

Starts up a lay-back crack just right of "Black Fly" then up ledgy slab to the small roof (shared with Black Fly), exit right and up crack to the ledge.

This starts at the high point in the trail, below the left end of a roof about 10m up.

P1. Climb up the right face corner to a ledge, left along the ledge then up a crack to the roof, exit left, then up to the ledge with a tree.

P2. Continue left and up to the top. Walk off left.

Starts about 2m right of Short Job.

Climb up the slab to the ledge, then up cracks at the back to the roof. Traverse right under the roof and exit right. Then up and angle left to the ledge.

This is a 5.6 Variation to Bunny, which generally follows the same line except you go through the roof instead of around.

There is a two bolt anchor at the top.

The dirty chimney is immediately behind Laurel to the left, and to the right of Horseman’s crack. It is a useful access for the anchors of Laurel, Clover, and Rhododendron. An able climber should free solo it no trouble, but it is a bit leafy and dirty, and exposed enough to be dangerous if you should slip.

A face climb between the dirty chimney and the Laurel crack. The arete on the left (that creates the chimney behind it) and the Laurel crack to the right are both considered "off" for this climb.

Well deservedly popular route. Crack starts as fingers, grows to fists by the end. Footholds at the bottom are very polished, and the opening moves bouldery. The gear placement is great, the moves are nice, it's easy enough for newbies to try and hard enough for experienced folk to enjoy. Short, but hits the sweet spot. Bolted anchors can be easily accessed via the dirty chimney.

A face climb between the Laurel and Rhododendron cracks. Both cracks are considered "off" for this climb. Mostly horizontal gear placements if leading. Marked for toprope, but must use the anchor from either Laurel or Rhododendron, so top rope is significantly off-centre.

This classic route is short but sweet. It offers great hand crack action while still having plenty of face holds for the non-crack-initiated (great learning spot!). Bolted anchors easily accessed via the Dirty Chimney.