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DescriptionMost instant satisfaction crags in the New River Gorge. Also, this area was among the first developed by early New River Gorge climbers. Many Climbers planning a day out will start off meeting here, then make plans. Getting TherePark at obvious pullout under the New River Gorge Bridge (heading north on rt 19 take three rights after crossing Bridge) The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Bridge Area Crags:
Easily Flakey 5.6 R Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 80 feet Bridge Buttress
Where Real Men Dare 5.8 Trad, 70 feet South Bridge Area
Zag 5.8 Trad, TR Bridge Buttress
Your Mother... 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet South Bridge Area
Chockstone 5.9+ Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 80 feet Bridge Buttress
Layback 5.9+ Trad, 1 pitch Bridge Buttress
Jaws 5.9+ Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 70 feet Bridge Buttress
Butterbeans 5.10a Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet Bridge Buttress
Gemini Crack - Rt. 5.10a Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet South Bridge Area
The Tree Route 5.10a Trad, TR, 85 feet Bridge Buttress
Angel's Arete 5.10a R Trad, TR, 70 feet Bridge Buttress
Promised 5.10b Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet South Bridge Area
Maranatha 5.10c Trad, 1 pitch, 65 feet South Bridge Area
Handsome and Well-Hung 5.11a Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet Bridge Buttress
Englishman's Crack 5.11b Trad, 1 pitch, 85 feet Bridge Buttress
High Times 5.11 Trad Bridge Buttress
Marionette 5.11c PG13 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 80 feet Bridge Buttress
Dresden Corner 5.11d R Trad, 80 feet Bridge Buttress
Team Machine 5.12a Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet Bridge Buttress
Agent Orange 5.12a Trad, 70 feet South Bridge Area
Featured Route For The Bridge Area Crags
Agent Orange 5.12a WV : New River Gorge : ... : South Bridge Area
Start below an overhanging orange pillar. Climb up to the pillar and follow a crack to its right (#3.5, #3 Camalot just below the pillar, orange TCU fits the crack on top of the pillar). From the top of the pillar (semi-rest) continue through the overhanging section. The crux move is pulling a sequence of flaring finger jams to finally some good holds at the top. Unless the conditions are dry (spring or fall) the crux jams are slimy and close to impossible....[more] Browse More Classics in WV
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