Pirate's Cove Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 1,642 ft | 500 m |
GPS: |
38.2427, -80.8485 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Josh Janes on Jul 6, 2007 | |
Admins: | Pat Goodman, Chris Whisenhunt, Amanda Smith, Pnelson |
Description
Roped climbing at Pirate's Cove is only accessible when the water is down during the late fall/early winter, typically early October through early May. Check water levels here: Summersville Lake.
Getting There
Pirate's Cove is located climber's left of the Coliseum.
From the Main Parking Lot:
HIKING DIRECTIONS: From the parking lot, follow a wide gravel trail past the gate for 1-2 minutes, when the trail splits at the base of a hill, trend right and up to the top of the hill on a dirt road. As of 2023, there is a temporary DANGER Equipment Crossing sign at the top of this hill. Continue along this rocky dirt road down the hill for 10-15 minutes, this trail eventually ends up at Pirate's Cove, home to awesome winter bouldering and the classic Mutiny, 5.11d.
WATER APPROACH: In the summertime, the approach to Pirate's Cove can be paddled or boated easily from Salmon Run Boat Launch. From Salmon Run, at the end of the "No Wake" zone, paddle under the bridge and hug the cliff line as much as reasonably possible with your craft of choice. Pirate's Cove, AKA traditionally known as "Bastard's Cove", is a beautiful waterfall cove with striking overhanging walls.
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