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B) First Pillar

Virginia > Central & South… > Richmond Vicinity > Manchester Wall

Description

First pillar is separate from the main wall. Popular, fun moderates, most notably the aretes which are great for beginners and some ok trad leads. As with all the pillars, the toughest routes tend to be in the center of the faces, where you can't lean over and grab the edge of the pillar itself.

Plan for crowds. You'll find this area swarming with school clubs and guided groups on the weekends. There is almost always someone trying to get on "Bolts From Heaven."

Getting There

Walk through the jungle and avoid the puddles and glass.

Routes from Left to Right

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 50
Bolts from Heaven
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 13
Snake Chase
Sport
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 21
Snakes Above
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 35
Voodoo Doll
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 12
Snakes Right
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 2
Proscuitto
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 6
Pig Iron
Trad
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 17
Potty Training
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 14
Pro For It
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Bolts from Heaven
 50
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Snake Chase
 13
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Snakes Above
 21
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Voodoo Doll
 35
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Snakes Right
 12
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Proscuitto
 2
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
Pig Iron
 6
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
Potty Training
 17
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
Pro For It
 14
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad

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View of First Pillar from the Main Wall
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Paul Hutton
Nephi, UT
[Hide Comment] The only route I climbed here was the sport route dead center on the Main Wall-side. Which one is this? Mar 12, 2016