Bear Haven   Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  3,600' Lat, Long:  38.9293, -79.6795 Map Page Views:  1,210. Good page? (3 likes)    Administrators:  Ladd Raine, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Andy Nottingham on Apr 9, 2012 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

The first two boulders that you encounter when tak...

Description 

Bear Heaven lies on a ridge high on Shavers Mountain near Bowden, WV. The site figures a lot of different boulders and climbing areas that are open to exploration. Some rocks are covered with lichens, so one should becareful not to disturb the local environment. There a few spots to set up top-rope but typically good anchors are scarce so bring some long slings or webbing. There are many boulder problems waiting to be named. Camping - 8 sites; Fee $5 per night.

Getting There 

From Elkins go east on State Highway 33 for approximately 11 miles, turn left on Forest Road 91 at the top of Shaver's mountain. Follow Forest Road 91 for approximately 3 miles. Bear Heaven Campground will be on the left.

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New High Score V2-3 PG13  WV : Bear Haven

This is a traverse. Start on the right side before the rock blocking the path. Traverse left using any of the very abundant hand holds and go as far as you can, or around the corner past the dead tree. Make your own routine. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in WV

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Downhill side of Bathroom Boulders.	The gap on the backside of High Wall Block.	Close view of at the bottom of the high wall and t...
View of Shavers Mountain and Bickle Knob from the ...	View of Bolted Block from the top of the High Wall...	One of the first faces you'll see when heading to ...
Bottom of "High Wall Block." Fun to traverse. I ca...	Problem on back side of "Rocky Top." (Bathroom Bou...	The large face of "Bolted Block."
Me climbing "High Wall Block."	Looking toward "Swiss Cheese" from "High Wall Bloc...	Penni traversing "Swiss Cheese" on "High Wall Bloc...
Reaching for a hold on "New High Score." (High Wal...	Repelling down "Bolted Block" after setting the an...	Working the traverse on "Bolted Block." KILLER!
"Bear Haven Hanger" on the back of "Rocky Top." (B...	Two large roofs near the top of the ridge.	Penni hitting the traverse around the corner from ...
Back of "Rocky Top" (Bathroom Boulders)	Backside of High Wall.