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Ali Bubba Cave Bouldering

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Routes in Ali Bubba Cave

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	40 Thieves V8 7B
	Abu's Escape V8 7B
	Ali Bubba V9 7C
	Ali Bubba Stand Start V8 7B
	Bubba Hotep V10 7C+
	Curse of the Cave, The V6 7A
	Meth Lab Genie V10-11 8A
	Out of Shelter V3 6A
	Prince Ali V9 7C
	Ruth's Roof V4 6B
	Tradecraft V3 6A

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Elevation:	1,988 ft	606 m
GPS:	38.05628, -81.03456 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

A cool cave with a variety of quality roof problems. This may be the driest area at the NRG, and is a great "last resort" for anyone seeking dry rock during a downpour, or for anyone looking for great roof climbing.

In addition to the described problems here, there is a very good left-to-right rail traverse along the back of the cave. The entire line is maybe v3/5.11+, and is an excellent warmup if you're looking to get on some of the harder problems.

Getting There

Approac through the regular gated dirt road for all of Beauty. Just past the dropoff cliff to your left, keep an eye out for a faint, steep trail that winds down under the cliff. This will take you underneath the small Garbage Wall cliff (there are a few routes here that few people ever do). Just past Garbage Wall, round a corner and be prepared to gaze in awe at the massive cave.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ali Bubba Cave

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

V4 6B 24 ● Ruth's Roof Boulder
V6 7A 8 ● The Curse of the Cave Boulder
V8 7B 14 ● Ali Bubba Stand Start Boulder
V9 7C 11 ● Ali Bubba Boulder
V10 7C+ 5 ● Bubba Hotep Boulder