Wedge yourself into the chimney crack, and shove your way up to the top. Beware of the wedged stone about 10 feet up -- it's a pretty good pinch, but it can move a bit if pulled in certain directions.

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Start at the bottom of the slab, and carefully climb to the top. There are lots of knobs and cobbles to choose from.

Ring Pop is a tricky, short climb with some tiny crimps, bomber foot holds, and a spice topout.

Sit on the shelf at the base of The Estate. Sink your hands into the rightmost crack, and plug in a left heel or toe hook. Follow the crack up and to the right, then make a big move up to a crimp rail. There is a large, slopey pocket above the crack system which can be used as a solid foothold for the otherwise sketchy topout.

Start on two opposing sidepulls on the left of the back wall of the Estate Boulder, then follow the face directly up until you run into the crack. The portion of the wall marked in the photo is off.

Sit start to the right of the back of the Estate Boulder, then follow the crack up and left to a topout. The portion of the wall marked in the photo is off.

Start to the right side of the back of the Estate Boulder. Follow the crack up and left until the arete. Follow the arete up to a topout. The medium-sized boulder to the left is off along with the small ledge and the portion of the overhanging wall that is darker in color. See the photo.

This is a very simple, trihedral chimney problem with holds on all faces and a very positive lip at the top. It can easily be done in sneakers or barefoot if you're feeling saucy.

Like the rest of Hammond Pond, the rock here is conglomerate puddingstone, forming lots of small (often sharp) knobs and features. The Estate is well shaded by surrounding trees and is quite scenic in autumn despite being so close to the road.

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Routes in The Estate