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3) Workmen's Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in 3) Workmen's Buttress

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	Bosnian Vacation S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Hole in the Wall T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Mr. Workman's Crack T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Mrs. Workman’s Corner T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Preservation of Wildlife T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Toss that Beat in the Garbage Can T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13
	Two Bag Face T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Wall Drug S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Workman's Comp S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 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

This area is "a tall section of cliff that gains good exposure over the trees and thus dries quickly after a rain. This also exposes it to the sun making it very hot in the summer. The routes generally go to the top of the cliff and offer great views." according to Mike Williams.

Getting There

From the Fern pulloff walk down past the big cave with My Stinking Brain and Air Apparent. Two Bag Face is the most prominent first feature, but Preservation of Wildlife is the first route on the wall, just left of the Arete.

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Classic Climbing Routes at 3) Workmen's Buttress

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 134 ● Two Bag Face Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Mrs. Workman’s Corner Trad
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 26 ● Workman's Comp Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 9 ● Toss that Beat in the Garbage Can Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 16 ● Mr. Workman's Crack Trad
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 5 ● Bosnian Vacation Sport