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Gauley Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Gauley Crag

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	Die Fetzen Von Megos S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Gauley Roger S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Kamikaze Lizards T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Natural Connection S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Question of Integrity T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Splitter Blue Skies S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Waterfall Route S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Weekend Surprise T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Wind Traveler S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	1,562 ft	476 m
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Access Issue: No route development upstream of the Waterfall Details

The NPS/Gauley Recreation Area does not permit route development upstream (climbers' right) of the waterfall and alcove that you pass beneath to acces Gauley Crag.

Description

Very secluded area, mostly south facing cliffs, although lots of trees to keep the sun at bay. There's also an awesome waterfall and pool right at the cliff base.

Getting There

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The 35ish minute approach and iffy route-finding seem to keep people away. Start by the pit toilets at the far side of the camping area at the base of the dam, then hike in 5-10mins until the trail splits, go to the right (uphill) here up a trail with lots of fallen trees. Go roughly 20 minutes past two big trailside boulders, until you reach an even bigger 3rd boulder on your right that looks like it's been camped under. Head uphill right at this boulder, picking your way through clearings until you reach a huge roof with no routes in it. Walk left a few hundred feet, under the waterfall, and into the Gauleyseum.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gauley Crag

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 7 ● Kamikaze Lizards Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Weekend Surprise Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 9 ● Waterfall Route Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 10 ● Wind Traveler Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 19 ● Gauley Roger Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 5 ● Natural Connection Sport