Closed to Climbing
There are a number of cliffs
in this wildlife refuge. It is heavily posted with "No Rock Climbing" signs.
Getting permission to climb is probably
impossible and for that reason I do not include directions on how to
get there.
Long Pond near Rockville has some excellent climbing.
Unfortunately, the nature conservancy/audubon society prohibited climbing
when they bought the land. The obvious rock by the lake is good, but better
cliffs are found on the opposite side, in the woods. The best route, Vertical
Offenders, is about 5.10b, 45 feet long, vertical, and has a pin and bolt on
it. It was toproped in the late 70's (legally) and lead in the 80's by a
couple of trespassers. Another good route is Smegma delight, 5.9, an
overhanging layback with similar tr/lead history.
Ward Smith (reformed Rhode Islander)