Safe Harbor is OPEN from dawn to dusk, year-round.

Safe Harbor is an area in Manor and Conestoga Townships in Lancaster County. Originally climbed in the 70’s and 80’s, access was contentious and restricted for years before both presiding townships opened the crags to the public about a decade ago.  It is  a collection of primarily single pitch sport crags known for a thin, crimpy style on slightly slabby walls, with the bulk of the routes falling in the 5.9-5.12 range.  There are a few more difficult lines as well as some traditional routes and multi-pitch sport and/or trad routes.  A comprehensive, full color, tirelessly researched, Pulitzer Prize worthy guidebook to both Safe Harbor North and South is available for purchase at local gyms or by contacting Seth (email above), with a regularly updated companion app available through GunksApps.  Full approach/parking/route information can also be found on Mountain Project here.

Type of climbing: Sport Climbing

Location Safe Harbor North: Enola Low Grade Trail/River Road map

Location Safe Harbor South: Green Hill Road map

Land ownership and management: Conestoga Township (South) & Manor Township (North)

Current Access: Open.  Seasonal Raptor Closures effect Cemetery Wall at Safe Harbor North

SCPC Lead Ambassador: Seth Derr (Lead Ambassador); Crys Moore and Cassie Ortenzio (Co-Ambassadors)

Ambassador contact: seth@scpclimbers.org, crys@scpclimbers.org, cassie@scpclimbers.org