By Katie Rosenbrock
TheActiveTimes.com
Every climber has their own idea of what makes for a truly ideal climbing spot.
From the level of difficulty and the style of climbing to the surrounding scenery and the number of routes available, there are a handful of factors to consider when it comes to determining a truly choice climbing destination.
No doubt, the U.S. has many exceptional crags for climbers to choose from. So, in order to pinpoint which spots are some of the country’s most well-loved, we turned to a handful of experts -- many with extensive climbing experience.
We asked them so suggest climbing destinations that are exciting and challenging, but also accessible to beginners.
From the North Cascades of Washington all the way to the Catskills of New York, these rocky landscapes are considered among the best rock climbing locales in the U.S.
For the complete list of the Best Rock Climbing Spots in the U.S., go to TheActiveTimes.com.
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