Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Friction Wall Access Issues

Access issues are arising with walking along the train tracks to Friction Wall.  There have been two reports now, one where two climbers were ticketed for trespassing on CSX property.  With little other access to Friction Wall everyone needs to stay out of sight of all trains, workers, and CSX cops.  CSX workers are strictly forbidden to walk down the center of the tracks.  So if you are going to trespass at least walk on the side as far away from the tracks as you can.  I heard once long ago CSX owns 40ft two either side of the tracks but don’t hold me to this.  I also heard just crossing the tracks is not allowed either.  So please try to preserve our access by staying out of sight of all trains, also keep me informed of new issue so as a climbing community we can try to head off potential access issues.

Also keep this in mind for Woodstock Rock and the other rocks along the tracks.
Thanks