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Elevation: 1,000 ft
GPS: 38.94656, -78.30231
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Shared By: franciscov Valenzuela on Nov 22, 2007 · Updates
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Elizabeth Furnace is divided into two sections. Buzzard Rocks and the Talking Headwall. Buzzard rock offers slab climbing with great exposure to the valley below. The Talking Headwall is at the base of the valley and offers big overhangs on friendly jugs. You're not going to find a lifetime of climbing at either crag but you can find some quality moderate routes in a beautiful setting.

If you want to take a break from climbing take a dip in Passage Creek. There are some great swimming holes and the cool water temps are great in the summer. There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails in the George Washington Forest. For the fishermen out there Passage creek is a stocked creek, and offers some great fly or bait fishing.

Don't forget to stop at Waterlick Grocery and show your support to the locals. The owner supports climbing and sells light gear. Anything you need to know about the Elizabeth Furnace/Fort Valley area can be found here. I've also heard the burritos are fantastic!

Getting There Suggest change

From the East-
Take I-66 West to Route 55 West towards Front Royal. Stay on 55 West until the town of Waterlick. Turn left onto Powells Fort Road (Route 678). Drive about 1.2 miles on 678 then turn left onto Mountain Road (Route 619).
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Classic Climbing Routes at Elizabeth Furnace

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 105
Raising Arizona
Sport
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 62
Anonymous Flake Right
Trad, TR
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
 84
Ass Cannibal
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 185
I Love Big Jugs
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 95
Melungian Brotherhood
Sport
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 95
Pulp Friction
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 104
Ne Plus Ultra
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 112
Fortis
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 98
Pure Energy
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 10
Adam Kopley Memorial Route
Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 92
Big Balls
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 8
Cortez the Killer
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
Like a Hurricane
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 10
Leading Should Feel This Way Alt…
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 166
Leading Should Feel This Way
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Raising Arizona Buzzard Rocks
 105
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Anonymous Flake Right Buzzard Rocks
 62
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Trad, TR
Ass Cannibal Buzzard Rocks
 84
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c Trad
I Love Big Jugs Talking Headwall
 185
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Melungian Brotherhood Buzzard Rocks
 95
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Pulp Friction Buzzard Rocks
 95
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
Ne Plus Ultra Talking Headwall
 104
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Fortis Talking Headwall
 112
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Pure Energy Talking Headwall
 98
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Adam Kopley Memorial Route Buzzard Rocks
 10
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Big Balls Talking Headwall
 92
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
Cortez the Killer Buzzard Rocks
 8
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
Like a Hurricane Buzzard Rocks
 6
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Leading Should Feel This Wa… Talking Headwall
 10
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Leading Should Feel This Way Talking Headwall
 166
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
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