We are once again headed to the main wall. There will be a lot of trash to remove….who knows what treasures we will find this year! EPAC also adopted a section of Highway THINGS TO NOTE: Come for all or come for part. All help is appreciated! Please bring whatever food or drink you need...Read More

We are looking for some awesome volunteers for an Adopt a Crag at Mocanaqua. Meet in the parking lot at 9am for an introduction to the local climbing organization, safety briefing, and prize raffle. From there volunteers will clean up the trash from the parking lot and roadside.  After cleanup work is done, enjoy the...Read More

The final draft of the Newport Township Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreational Area Feasibility Study is available for review! The open house is also the last public meeting to be held for questions or comments.Read More

The final draft of the Newport Township Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreational Area Feasibility Study is available for review! The open house is also the last public meeting to be held for questions or comments.   What is this? This is the final public meeting to review and comment on the Draft OHV Feasibility Study. Some...Read More

EPAC is inviting you to join us for a night of information sharing. We recently have had many questions about the current Mocanaqua closure on Earth Conservancy lands. We also see access opportunities and potential issues for Tilbury. We will update the climbing community on communications with land managers, stewardship projects and options for the...Read More

We need volunteers for an Adopt a Crag at Mocanaqua. Meet in the parking lot at 9am for an introduction to the local climbing organization, safety briefing, and prize raffle. From there volunteers will clean up the trash from the parking lot and roadside. The group will also do recon and planning with the DCNR...Read More

On August 4, 2021, the Earth Conservancy held its second public meeting regarding the Newport Township OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) feasibility study. Over 10,000 acres of land, comprised of various parcels, is being considered. This includes all of the Mocanaqua climbing areas including the Library, Paradise, Main Wall, Squirrel Rock, Hawk Rock, The Penitentiary, and...Read More

Members of the EPAC and the Access Fund attended the virtual public meeting held on February 11, 2021. Rock Climbers were mentioned throughout the presentation as a user group of the area. Presentation slides and the meeting video can be found on the project website. EPAC and the Access Fund are reaching out to those...Read More

Mocanaqua in Northeast Pennsylvania includes areas such as Paradise, The Library, Squirrel Rock , Main Wall, The Boulder Garden, The Coal Bowl, Hawk Rock, The Penitentiary, and all of the sub areas. Newport Township is conducting a study to explore the creation of an Off Highway Vehicle Park on lands that include the Mocanaqua climbing...Read More