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DescriptionLocated in the Monongahela National Forest, Seneca Rocks is best known for multi-pitch trad climbs and stiff old-school ratings. The rock is formed from white Tuscarora quartzite, which feels much like sandstone. Bring your helmet since some of the rock can be loose at times. Many moderate routes exist on Senca Rocks, and the wildly exposed summit pinnacle can be obtained by several 5.2-5.5 routes. This makes Seneca a popular destination for trad climbing on the East coast. Getting ThereSeneca Rocks is located at the intersection of Route 33 and 55, east of Elkins, WV. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Seneca Rocks:
Gunsight to South Peak 5.3 Trad, 2 pitches, 150 feet South Peak - West Face
Ecstasy Junior 5.4 Trad, 2 pitches, 150 feet South End
Gunsight to South Peak Direct 5.4 Trad, 2 pitches, 150 feet South Peak - West Face
Candy Corner 5.5 Trad, 1 pitch, 95 feet South End
Pleasant Overhangs 5.7 Trad, 3 pitches South Peak - West Face
Traffic Jam 5.7 Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet South Peak - West Face
Soler 5.7 Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet South Peak - East Face : Upper Broadway
Green Wall 5.7 Trad, 3 pitches South Peak - West Face
West Pole 5.7+ Trad, 1 pitch, 200 feet South Peak - West Face
Lichen or Leave It 5.8 Trad, 1 pitch, 90 feet North Peak, East Face
Triple S 5.8+ Trad, 2 pitches, 90 feet South Peak - West Face
Climbin' Punishment 5.9 Trad, 3 pitches, 180 feet Southern Pillar
Back to the Front 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch, 100 feet South Peak - West Face
High Test 5.9+ Trad, 120 feet South Peak - East Face : Upper Broadway
Bring on the Nubiles 5.9+ PG13 Trad, 2 pitches, 250 feet South Peak - West Face
Marshall's Madness - Crack of Dawn 5.10a Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet South Peak - West Face
Castor 5.10a Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet South Peak - East Face : Upper Broadway
Cottonmouth - Venom 5.10b Trad, 2 pitches, 200 feet South Peak - West Face
Spock's Brain 5.11a Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet South Peak - East Face : Upper Broadway
Featured Route For Seneca Rocks
West Pole 5.7+ WV : Seneca Rocks : South Peak - West Face
One of the best routes at Seneca, period. West Pole follows a more-or-less continues crack system through two roofs. It can probably be done in one pitch with a 70-meter rope.P1: Climb up through the easy ledges to a pine tree. Belay either from rings (not advisable on a busy day) or gear. P2: Follow the broken crack system until it runs into a corner at the bottom of the first roof. Go straight up through the roof and continue through the second. Follow a left-facing corner to a crack and then ...[more] Browse More Classics in WV
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