Safe Harbor Climbing area is one of the oldest sport crags in the east. After years and years of struggle the “south” area was opened to climbing in 2011 after the township agreed to allow climbers to “officially” lead at this cliff. The north crags are slighted to open in the near future. This area was bolted in the 1980s and has a rich history of climbing. Climbers like Hugh, Tony and Hans Herr pioneered many routes at this area but the advent of the area as a sport climbing Meca is what put this area on the map for becoming a coveted place to clip bolts on the east coast.
Rock climbing at the Harbor is a fun experience with over 100 routes to choose from at the south area. The cliff is located along an abandoned railroad track that is now a park and activity trail. The area is very popular and always has been. If you are at this crag on weekends it is sometimes hard to find open climbs. A lot of the rock is brittle in areas but the more traveled routes are clean and solid. The rock is quarried, slick vertical walls and slabs with occasional steep faces. Routes range from 5.7 to 5.13c. The area is one of Pennsylvanias largest sport climbing areas in good company with Birdsboro, Mocanaqua, Stoney Ridge, Bellfonte, and some smaller crags like Boxcar Rocks.