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Brian's Wall

Virginia > Shenandoah & NW… > Shenandoah NP > Old Rag

Description

High-quality steep adjacent walls in a clearing at the bottom of a minor sub-ridge of Old Rag split by a large dike chimney that some climbers have named The Playground.

Getting There

From Weakley Hollow (the main Park Service entrance), hike the Ridge Trail. After dropping into the prominent notch after the first rocky section of the trail, turn left (southeast) and walk (no trail) down the gully about 500 feet (10-15 minutes). This access is easiest in the fall through early spring. On your right as you walk down is a series of small rock boulders and cliffs. Brian's Wall is a steep north-facing wall at the lower end of these cliffs (elevation 2,327'). The location marked on the map here is accurate. Reachable in 1.5 hours from trailhead.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 2
Brian's Route
Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
Chigger Rigor
Trad
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 1
Clabber the Sky
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Brian's Route
 2
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Chigger Rigor
 1
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Clabber the Sky
 1
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad

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Brian's Wall location and approach from Ridge Trail
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