New Jersey · Rock climbing · Whitehall · Near Hackettstown

t. Clifford

10 routes
5.6 – 5.11+
Top Rope
Apr, Aug–Oct
best months

T. Clifford is a climbing area in New Jersey, sitting about 0.1 mile from the town of Whitehall. It is one of several climbing spots clustered in this corner of the state, with r. Benes and s. Ronca both about 0.1 mile away and c. Smiley Slopes roughly 0.6 mile off. The area has 10 top-rope routes, with grades ranging from 5.6 to 5.11+. Far Right Face and Left Gully are the easiest, at 5.6, while Center Left is a project at 5.11+. Central Face is a 5.10b. All are top-rope routes. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The Sussex Branch Trail is about 0.4 mile away, and Cranberry Overlook is about 0.6 mile off. Tamarack Park is about 1.2 miles away, and the Musconetcong River, a canoeing route, is about 4.2 miles away.

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