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Elevation: 1,051 ft
GPS: 40.10751, -81.48834
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Shared By: Michael Brown on Nov 5, 2014 · Updates
Admins: Courtney Curtner, Michael Brown, Ray Weber

Description Suggest change

Surprisingly solid sandstone bouldering! Salt Fork State Park has several developed areas and tons more to be developed. The rock is solid and well featured, considerably less crumbly than some other Ohio sandstone areas. Problems range in grade from VB to double digit projects, so there are climbs for all skill levels. Within a relatively short drive from cities like Columbus and Cleveland, Salt Fork offers the Ohio climber an alternative to the longer commutes to places like Coopers, the New, and SW PA.

This area was first developed in the 1990’s by Ray Weber (obviously haha) and redeveloped and shared on Mountain Proj by Dan H. in 2014 who shared the first 3 areas totaling about 35 problems. Since then, it has been visited by many climbers who have put up their own new lines. If you walk into the woods at Salt Fork and wander around, you’re likely to find new untouched rock. There is still a LOT of developing potential here so if that’s your thing, don’t wait till all the best lines are taken!

Getting There Suggest change

Make your way to Salt Fork State Park, the largest state park in Ohio. Salt Fork is 15 minutes north of Cambridge, Ohio, convinently accessible via I-70 from the East or West and I-77 from the North or South. At Cambridge, get on 22 east and follow until you see the entrance for Salt Fork state park on your left. Follow directions for individual areas from here.

133 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Salt Fork State Park

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V-easy 3
 12
Aztec Warrior
Boulder
V0-1 4+
 18
Fishlips
Boulder
V2 5+
 12
Flying High Again
Boulder
V2 5+
 8
Bluegill not John Gill
Boulder
V2 5+
 6
Bassmaster
Boulder
V2-3 5+
 12
Bite Me
Boulder
V3 6A
 8
Swimmin’ in Holes
Boulder
V3 6A
 11
Cavity
Boulder
V4 6B
 5
Dust in the Wind
Boulder
V4-5 6B+
 6
Armada
Boulder
V5- 6C
 17
Pontoon Goon
Boulder
V5 6C
 4
Holy Roller
Boulder
V6 7A
 11
Cloud Nine
Boulder
V7 7A+
 7
Crown Jewel
Boulder
V8 7B
 5
Novocaine
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Aztec Warrior Pine Crest Trai… > 4. Boat Dock Rock
 12
V-easy 3 Boulder
Fishlips Pine Crest Trai… > 1. Fishin’ Hole Bould…
 18
V0-1 4+ Boulder
Flying High Again Pine Crest Trai… > 2. Hillside Boulders
 12
V2 5+ Boulder
Bluegill not John Gill Pine Crest Trai… > 1. Fishin’ Hole Bould…
 8
V2 5+ Boulder
Bassmaster Pine Crest Trai… > 1. Fishin’ Hole Bould…
 6
V2 5+ Boulder
Bite Me Pine Crest Trai… > 9. Black Tooth Boulder
 12
V2-3 5+ Boulder
Swimmin’ in Holes Pine Crest Trai… > 6. Lakeside Boulder
 8
V3 6A Boulder
Cavity Pine Crest Trai… > 9. Black Tooth Boulder
 11
V3 6A Boulder
Dust in the Wind Pine Crest Trai… > 2. Hillside Boulders
 5
V4 6B Boulder
Armada Hozak's Cave Boulders
 6
V4-5 6B+ Boulder
Pontoon Goon Pine Crest Trai… > 4. Boat Dock Rock
 17
V5- 6C Boulder
Holy Roller Pine Crest Trai… > 2. Hillside Boulders
 4
V5 6C Boulder
Cloud Nine Pine Crest Trai… > 8. Cloud Nine Boulder
 11
V6 7A Boulder
Crown Jewel Lost & Found Boulders
 7
V7 7A+ Boulder
Novocaine Pine Crest Trai… > 9. Black Tooth Boulder
 5
V8 7B Boulder
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