Bouldering in New Jersey

The bouldering in New Jersey can be divided into four geographical regions: the basalt boulder fields near Princeton and Sourland Mountain, the Watchung Mountains, the Northern Highlands, and the Kittaninny Ridge. The following presents a brief description of each of the four geographical regions. Thanks to Paul Nick for this information. You can pick u pa copy of Paul's guide to bouldering and climbing in New Jersey by clicking here. If you have any further information, please e-mail us.

Princeton and Sourland Mountain

The most well-known area in this region is Cradle Rock, the only New Jersey area featured in John Sherman's Stone Crusade. Unfortunately, Cradle Rock has been closed to climbing.

Kent Sommerville bouldering at Sourland Mountain, NJ. Photograph by Chris Redmond.

Watchung Mountains

The outcrops and boulders in this region consist of traprock. An excellent set of boulders can be found next to Turtle Back Rock in South Mountain Reservation. The problems, which range from V0 to V5, are burly and densely packed making for excellent circuit training.

Kittatinny Ridge

Although the Delaware Water Gap is not known for its bouldering, there is a high-quality set of problems on the Cheatstone Block below Mt. Tammany, including the ultra-classic Cheatstone Traverse, V4.

Paul Nick on the Cheatstone Traverse, V4.

Disclaimer

Bouldering is dangerous. You could be seriously injured or killed. Do not attempt any of the problems described in this web page unless you have the expertise to do so. NewEnglandBouldering.com does not assume any liability for your safety or well being.