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Kingfish Rock Climbing

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Routes in 02. Kingfish

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	C.T. Crack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cafe Chic S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Just Another Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	King of Swing T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Not 'til Verdon S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Ratz Holm T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Solitude Standing S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: NO DRONES ON NATIONAL PARKLANDS. Details

All of the crags within the New River Gorge proper are on national parklands, and drone use is prohibited here. There has been some discussion about places to launch drones that are not on park property, and then flying them over the gorge. This is super poor form; don't do it. Park regulations prohibit all drone use over the boundaries without a permit.

Description

Not the greatest chunk of cliff along the New, but if you want to get away from the masses, this is a good spot. Close to 20 climbs: 3 sport and 16ish trad. A good guidebook will fill in the gaps.

Getting There

There are two ways to get to Kingfish. If you start your day at Sandstonia, simply follow the rock upstream until you get to a couple dirty cracks and round the corner to a small alcove with a short beautiful crack in it. That's King of Swing, this crag's crown jewel. Perhaps the only jewel.

If you're going straight there, follow the power line cut until you see the sign for Kingfish and hang a left onto a trail into the woods that'll take you there.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kingfish

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 8 ● Solitude Standing Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 8 ● Cafe Chic Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 41 ● King of Swing Trad