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Directions
From Bloomsburg University drive on route 11 north bound.
Take a right turn and cross the river at Mocanaqua (towards route 239).
Go straight after crossing the bridge and continue through town on route 239.
You will go through a sharp (90°) turn; continue going straight (SR 3004).
You will see the parking lot about a mile or so on your left, it is small and only holds a few cars. The trail to the cliff leaves from the North side of the parking lot.
Google map to the Pull off.

Facts
All these areas are owned by the Earth Conservancy but managed by the Game Commission. Currently there are no access issues. All of the rock here is either of sandstone, conglomerate, or quartzite lithology. Quartzite is more common here and is a metamorphosed sandstone or conglomerate. Areas of Anthracite coal would not be unusual to discover. Anthracite is actually a metamorphic rock.

General Overview
Main Wall is a short drive past the town of Mocanaqua. The parking area is on your left about a mile east of town. The parking area is small so it may be congested on busy days. From the parking area the trail to the cliff is on your right, adjacent to a large Earth Conservancy sign. You cannot miss the cliff. You can easily hike around/scramble up to the top of the cliff where trees are abundant for top rope set ups. Be sure to include several long pieces of cord for the anchors. These climbs are the highest of the Moc areas up to 80’. Climbs range from 5.6 to 5.13. This crag has a good bit of space for staging participants.

Safety Considerations
  1. Some of the TR setups require you to be very close to the edge, be careful!
  2. In an emergency consult your Quest Emergency Phone list.



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