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New York · Rock Climbing
Thurman, in the southern Adirondacks of Warren County, has a small but legitimate rock climbing scene centered on the Measles Wall area, which includes both the Lower Measles Wall and the Under the Measles Wall sectors.
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Thurman, in the southern Adirondacks of Warren County, has a small but legitimate rock climbing scene centered on the Measles Wall area, which includes both the Lower Measles Wall and the Under the Measles Wall sectors. The 18 routes here lean heavily into a theme — Pox, Cooties, H1N1, SARS Left and Right, Cracklosis — but the climbing itself is serious enough. You'll find a mix of routes suited to climbers who are still building lead skills, with Lead 101 and Lead 102 suggesting the area has been used for instruction, alongside harder or more committing lines like Scared for Life, Hamburger Face, and Trench Foot that imply the wall has some teeth. Social Climber, Social Pariah, and Run for Rabies round out a list that covers enough variety to make a full day worthwhile. This isn't a destination crag on the scale of Rumney or the Gunks, but if you're in the southern Adirondacks and want real rock under your hands rather than a long drive to a crowded cliff, Thurman delivers a quiet, low-traffic alternative with enough routes to keep intermediate climbers busy.
The presence of Lead 101 and Lead 102 on the route list suggests the area accommodates newer lead climbers working on fundamentals. That said, routes like Scared for Life and Hamburger Face imply harder or more committing climbing is also available, so there's enough range to keep intermediate climbers engaged without the area being exclusively beginner-friendly.
The route list includes dedicated lead-climbing instruction routes (Lead 101, Lead 102), which points to lead climbing being the primary format here. Whether anchors are fixed or you need to build your own at the top is worth confirming with a local guide service or recent trip reports before you go.
Lower Measles Wall
~0 min drive
Accessible New York crag with varied climbing for developing outdoor climbers.
H1N1
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New York.
Man For All Seasons
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New York.
Under the Measles Wall
~0 min drive
Pocketed New York crag with varied climbing and distinctive rock features.
Measly Corner
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New York.
Belleview Slab
~0 min drive
New York slab climbing focused on technique and footwork.
I am Lesion
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New York.
Belleview
~0 min drive
New York climbing area with varied routes for multiple skill levels.
Cracklosis
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New York.
Sky High Wall
~0 min drive
Versatile New York crag with solid rock and routes for multiple skill levels.
Run for Rabies
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New York.
Crane Mountain
~1 min drive
Adirondack climbing area with varied routes for multiple skill levels.
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
Rock climbing
Thurman, New York
The southern Adirondacks generally offer the most reliable climbing from late spring through early fall, with May through October being the typical window. Summers can be humid and buggy at lower-elevation crags, so early morning starts are worth considering. Spring and fall tend to give the best friction on rock.
The listing data references both the Lower Measles Wall and Under the Measles Wall as distinct sectors, so there are at least two separate approach points or sub-areas within the same cliff band. Specific trailhead directions and parking details aren't confirmed in the data here, so check a dedicated climbing resource like Mountain Project or contact a local outfitter for current access information before your visit.
No permit requirement is indicated in the available data for this area. However, land ownership and access agreements at smaller Adirondack crags can change, so it's worth verifying current access status through the New York State DEC or a local climbing organization before making the trip.