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Elevation: 780 ft
GPS: 38.26549, -81.66757
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Shared By: Brandon Marks on Jan 21, 2012
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Kanawha State Park in Charleston, WV is not by any means a destination crag, but does have some potential and offer some good rock. It does not seem to be crowded, but the rock is sandstone and quite skin friendly.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kanawha State Park

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V1 5
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● Rail Gun
Boulder
V3 6A
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● Not a Finga!
Boulder
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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V1 5 Boulder
● Not a Finga!
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V3 6A Boulder
● Heightened Senses
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a TR
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This is the Kanawha State Forest Map, and at the top of Ballard biking trail is where Sassafras Boulders and Routes are. Please stand far off the trail when bikers approach and do not leave any items such as bags or crash pads on the trial where they could block the bikers path.
This is the Kanawha State Forest Map, and at th…
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Good place for top rope, using trees as anchors.
Good place for top rope, using trees as anchors.
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So much potential.
So much potential.
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This crag keeps going and going. I found this beautiful piece of rock further down. Starts with pockets, then some slopers, finishes with jugs! I wish I was there longer. Somebody with skill could have a field day naming routes and setting FAs.
This crag keeps going and going. I found this b…
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Potential routes!!
Potential routes!!
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A nice roof that has so many potential problems to be worked.
A nice roof that has so many potential problems…
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More boulders at the top of Ballard. So much potential.
More boulders at the top of Ballard. So much po…
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Boulders at the top of Ballard. So much potential.
Boulders at the top of Ballard. So much potential.
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