\ Black & White Rocks is the name for a group of rock outcrops hidden in the south-\ eastern corner of the Middlesex Fells reservation. \"Fells\" is the Saxon word for \ \"rocky, hilly tracts of land\" which describes the region well. Good hiking and mountain \ biking can be had here. This 2,600 acre reservation straddles 5 towns (Malden, \ Medford, Winchester, Stoneham and Melrose), so finding the right crag can be a \ greater challenge than scaling it, but most routes are within 5 minutes of the road. \ The larger crags are described here, but a great many additional boulder problems are \ spread throughout the area. Explore and who knows what you will find. If you are a \ frequent visitor, you might consider joining The Friends of the Fells \ (www.fells.org). \
"; var collegeHtml = "\ College Rock was the favorite haunt of a few men who successfully kept it a \ secret for years during the 1970s - until the publication of the first edition of Boston \ Rocks (LaForge, 1987). A favorite of a new generation, it is one of the best crags \ around... if you can get off the grounds. If you can't get off the ground, please don't \ take over the climb all day; the local etiquette is to share ropes, so that others can \ flail as miserably as you. The cliff faces west, is 32 ft tall and can be quite buggy for \ a short period in the spring. Long slings and/or gear are needed for some anchors. \ Descend around either end. One outlying boulder is recorded here and others are \ scattered throughout the woods. \
"; var crowHtml = "\ Crow Hill has some of the best climbing in Massachusetts, from easy topropes to \ harder lead climbs, including a few that can go two pitches in length. The southeast-\ facing gneiss cliff is 650 ft long by 80-90 ft tall and is known for hard routes with \ somewhat difficult grades; people fall on 5.7s and break bones here. be careful, but \ don't be put off; there are also quality climbs for the beginner and crow Hill's \ exquisite cracks provide the best opportunity for leading in the Boston area.\
\ Because of its excellent hard climbs, Crow Hill is one of the few areas where first \ ascent information has been recorded. \"In the mid-sixties, while the big aid routes \ of Yosemite lurked in the back of everyone's min, Crow Hill became a practice \ ground. Cro-Magnon, Jane and The Recidivist... fell to the hands of eastern climbers \ who distinguished themselves in The Valley\" (Hendrisk & Streibert). Crow Hill first \ ascensionists of the late '60s and early '70s include Henry Barber, Sam Streibert, Bob \ Anderson, Steve Arsenault, Steve Hendrisk and Ed Webster. There has been a recent \ flurry of extreme trad leads by Peter Vintoniv/Tim kemple and Barry Rugo/Mark \ Richey. Fixed gear is from the first ascents or replacement of first ascent gear.\
\ Some cracks stay wet in spring and after a rain, and or rare occasions an ice route \ may form here in the winter; see the photo of David Breashears on Crow Hill ice in \ his book High Exposure. Beware of loose soil at the tops of climbs; pebbles occasionally \ rain down from hikers above and some climbs are dirty after rain. If there are \ bolts for toprope anchors at the top of a climb please use them, as the trees are taking \ a beating. You may need long (10-20 ft) slings where there are no bolts.\
"; var castleHtml = "\ The cliffs at Castle Rock are 20 ft tall with another 20 ft of third and fourth-class rock \ above. The climbing is on mostly near-vertical faces and cracks with a few lower-grade \ gullies. The rock is shaded in the summer but gets sun in the winter and can be \ pleasant on mild winter days. The trees and boulders that provide toprope anchors \ can be easily reached by scrambling up gullies or by scrambling down from the top.\
"; var denHtml = "\ Den Rock Park, at 80 acres, is the largest park in Lawrence. It is named for an east-\ facing rock outcrop over 100 ft long and 25 ft tall. The \"Den\" itself is a 3 ft wide \ crack near the north end of the rock. According to local lore, the crack has been used \ as a \"den\" by wild animals... and maybe by the Devil himself.\
\ The rock in this area is rough in the fingers. the routes on the right side of the cliff \ dry out more quickly than those on the shadier left side. There are routes inside the \ Den, which is cool on a hot day. Some bolted toprope anchors may survive, but very \ long slings or gear may be useful to build anchors. There has been considerable \ bouldering activity recently, and problems from V0 to V7 have been established. \ Many of the routes have \"sandbag ratings\"; climbs may be harder than rated.\
"; var hammondHtml = "\ Hammond Pond Reservation has a scattering of rock outcrops that offer some of the \ best bouldering in metro Boston as well as beginner toproping. The rock, Roxbury \ pudding stone, is the Massachusetts state rock; this conglomerate of delta bottom \ debris offers a unique climbing surface dimpled with glacially worn pebbled and \ pcokets where the pebbles are missing. Routes range from low-angle slab and \ crack climbs at the lower Wall to the overhanging test pieces at the Alcove and \ Temple Wall. While some routes can be led, most are toproped or bouldered. Long \ slings (20-40 ft) are required for toproping at all areas.\
\ Hammond Pond has several classic walls; Lower Wall, The Alcove, Temple Wall and \ Pusherman's Wall are all worthy destinations. The less-visited Pinnacle Area \ includes a number of interesting formations and is worth a visit, especially when the \ other areas are crowded.\
"; var lookoutHtml = "\ Sometimes called \"The Cradle of the American Industrial Revolution\", the Blackstone \ River Valley is home to the Blackstone Canal, which carried freight and passengers \ on horse-drawn boats between Worcester and Providence from 1828 to 1848. The \ climbing is at Lookout Rock, which is also known as King Philip's Rock. The cliffs \ offer a collection of 40 ft tall easy and moderate climbs, most of which can be led. \ Horizontal pockets make solid cam placements that are not clearly visible from the \ ground. There are also a few very hard overhanging cracks and boulder problems.\
"; var nahantHtml = "\ The sea cliffs at Fort Ruckman are hard to find and it's even harder to park, but once \ you get here, great views of the Boston skyline and harbor make the trip worthwhile. \ The cliff takes a pounding during winter storms, so beware of loose rock in \ the spring. gear or very long slings are needed for anchors. Beware of poison ivy.\
"; var purgatoryHtml = "\ There are competing geological theories for the formation of Purgatory Chasm. One \ theory by Dr. Skehan of BC is that the chasm was scoured out by a sudden release \ of dammed-up glacial melt water near the end of the last Ice age. Another theory is \ that the chasm is a keystone fault - a break in the rock that forms at the crest of a \ fold. the chasm runs north-south for a quarter of a mile with walls of Milford gneiss \ that rise as tall as 50 ft. The chasm includes a complex jumble of cliffs, squeeze \ chimneys and free standing rocks. Although the state park prohibits climbing on \ Sundays and holidays from mid May to mid October, it's a fun place to go for a \ scramble, even if you don't climb.\
"; var quincyHtml = "\ Granite from the Quincy Quarries can be found throughout the U.S., as it was prized \ as a building and monument stone for over a century. Sometimes called the \ \"Birthplace of the Granite Industry\", Quincy is also one of the first places in the U.S. \ where crag climbing was used for mountaineering practice, sometimes in still-working \ quarries. Robert Underhill's unpublished 1926 Rock Climbs Around Boston mentioned \ \"One Course of 150 feet, worth roping for. One face climb, 120 feet, difficult and exposed\". Today the quarries are partially filled with water or landfill material, \ so the longest climb is 85 ft. The abandoned quarries are known for their sometimes \ blank face climbs requiring good footwork and lots of shoe rubber. the grades are \ tough, a half to a full number grade below what you might expect.\
\ Most of the routes are found in two quarry holes that once made up the Granite Railway \ Quarry. Immediately to the east is Swingle's Quarry and the remnants of Badger's \ Quarry are east of that. Short cliffs and small quarries are found throughout the \ region. The rock is dark granite that can be quite hot in the summer and pleasantly \ warm in the winter. The area dries out very quickly. Many popular routes have glue in \ toprope anchors; other climbs require medium to long slings.\
\ Most of the cliffs are designated by letters, clockwise from left to right as you walk \ in from Ricciuti Drive (A Wall, B Wall, C Wall...). The walls after C Wall have been re-lettered \ in this guide to allow for the addition of walls that became easily accessible when quarries were \ filled in the late 1990s.\
"; var rattlesnakeHtml = "\ Rattlesnake Rocks is a string of 30 ft tall granite cliffs situated along a ridgeline high \ in the Blue Hills Reservation. the separate outcrops with their excellent views of \ forested hills combine with the 20 minute approach hike to provide the ambiance of \ being alone in the woods. Rattlesnake's popularity is due to the density and variety \ of climbs. Overhanging jug fests, delicate faces, cracks and classic flaring chimney \ offer a fine sampling of climbing techniques. While some climbs can be led, toproping \ is the norm. With enough sling, convenient anchors can always be rigged from \ trees; a light rack can improve some anchors. Ratings range from 5.1 to hard 5.11 \ and many climbs have distinct variations, providing an ideal situation for parties of \ mixed abilities. The richness of climbing opportunities at Rattlesnake provides \ something new for everyone, time and again.\
"; var redHtml = "\ It's not close to Boston, but the setting and quality of climbing make Redrock \ a favorite of many. Plus it's only a few minutes from Woodman's restaurant in \ Essex, where \"fried clams were invented\". Redrock offers a variety of climbing. A \ remarkably blank granite slab provides practice in the lost art of friction climbing; \ cracks, corners and flakes add variety at both ends of the slab; and steeper climbing \ is available in the woods surrounding the main crag.\
\ Oz, Down Under, plateau Boulder and Lost Boulder are in the woods just east of Redrock. \ A few other areas can also be accesses from the redrock parking area, including Mount Ann and \ Dykes Pond to the south and Cavalry Boulder Field to the northeast.\
"; var route1Html = "\ Kallenberg Quarry, which is sometimes called Route 1 Quarry, is hidden away on \ the Bow Ridge Reservation, behind a shopping plaza on Route 1 (perhaps the tackiest \ road in Massachusetts). There are two main quarry areas and other isolated formations. \ Bring long slings or a crash pad. more climbing can be found at Lynn \ Woods reservation, which abuts Bow Ridge Reservation to the south and southeast.\
"; var stageFortHtml = "\ Gloucester is touted as America's oldest seaport. Settlers began arriving in 1623 from \ the cathedral City in England, which gives Gloucester its name. The settlers set up \ fishing stages on the land that is now Stage Fort Park. The park's main climbing crag \ is a large rock with a plaque carved into it, memorializing the founders of \ Gloucester. the presence of the plaque has paid dividends. The rock is now lighted, \ so night climbing may be possible; but stay off the plaque.\
\ Stage Fort Park is a historic site. It has an information center, which is part of the \ Essex National heritage Area and is open May through October. the park consists \ of Half Moon an cressy's beaches. nearby amenities include rest rooms, a privately \ owned restaurant open to public and a playground. Visitors can bring grills \ for cookouts. Dogs are allowed in the park but not on the beaches. During the season, \ there are outdoor concerts and storytelling. If it's raining, and you can't climb, \ you can go visit Rocky Neck Art Colony, which is the oldest continuously working \ art colony in the United States.\
"; var waittsHtml = "\ Waitts Mountain Park is a Malden municipal park. The park has suffered from \ teenage drinking and poor maintenance in the past and there is glass everywhere. \ The crag is approximately 30 ft tall, 270 ft long and offers the warmth of a western \ exposure for afternoon spring and fall climbing. The crag has two dozen lines rated \ from 5.4 to 5.9, only a few of which are listed here. Most of the routes were originally \ developed in the late 1970s and many have newer (late 1990s) bolt anchors at \ the top. At the time of publication, there was discussion of installing a new glue-in \ toprope anchors. very long runners and small to medium gear will do for toprope \ anchors for the rest of the lines.\
"; var bostonHtml = "\ The Boston Rock gym provides a safe, challenging and fun environment for any climbing enthusiast. \ People of all ages, and all climbing abilities come to the Boston Rock Gym to test their skill on our walls. \ With routes varying from 5.4 to 5.13 plus, on over 40 ropes, we have something to offer for everyone. \ Whether you are a beginning climber looking to try out the sport of indoor rock climbing, or a seasoned \ veteran looking for that off-season pump, the Boston Rock Gym is the place to be! \
"; var carabinersHtml = "\ Carabiner's Indoor Climbing opened in December 2004 as a brand-new climbing facility designed from the \ ground up to offer a unique indoor climbing experience. \
"; var metroHtml = "\ MetroRock Everett / Boston is an indoor rock climbing center that provides state-of-the-art climbing \ equipment in a climatically controlled and safe environment that is welcoming to all levels of climber \ and everyone in the climbing community \
"; var metroNorthHtml = "\ MetroRock North / Newburyport is an indoor rock climbing center that provides state-of-the-art climbing \ equipment in a climatically controlled and safe environment that is welcoming to all levels of climber \ and everyone in the climbing community. \
"; var millcityHtml = "\ Mill City Rock Gym has served as a climber's sanctuary since 1994, providing \ indoor climbing walls with a wide variety of well graded climbing trails, plus \ camaraderie and a spirit of shared purpose for New England rock climbers. It is \ owned and operated by climbing enthusiast Mark Sousa. \
"; var centralrockHtml = "\ Welcome to Central Massachusetts' first indoor climbing gym. We are planning on opening in late winter of 2009. \ We are located across the street from the Higgins Armory, near the Sam's Club, at the Routes 190 and 290 interchange. \
"; var rirockHtml = "\ We started the Rhode Island Rock Gym to give people an alternative to the gym and the treadmill. \ This is something everyone can do and we want to help everyone do it. \
\ We want you to experience the fun and the healthy benefits that rock climbing can have. \ We've built a safe and friendly environment. Come on in, talk to our staff, and give it a try. \
"; var rockspotHtml = "\ We started construction in september and hope to be route setting in early to mid December and hope to open soon after. \ The gym will have bouldering, top roping, lead climbing and a retail store. \
"; var verticalDreamsHtml = "\ Located in Manchester's historic mill district, Vertical Dreams prides itself on providing a fun, \ safe, ultra friendly place for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy a day of climbing, while \ at the same time offering some of the most challenging and exciting new routes around. \
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