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First timer heading to the New River Gorge

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Joshua van Wyk · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 0

Hey guys,
I will be heading down to the New for the first time in a few weeks with my dad and I’m looking for some recommendations on best areas and routes to sport climb at. If you have any favorite climbs in the 5.7-11 range I would love to hear them! We will likely be staying at the AAC campground if that makes any difference to accessibility. Any other general advice and tips would be very welcome!

Jon H · · PC, UT · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 118

Go to the NRG homepage here: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106040788/new-river-gorge-proper

Then enter all your search criteria in the "Route Finder" right on that page. You will be able to find every climb in the entire gorge that meets your search parameters.

Gumby King · · The Gym · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 52
Jon H wrote: Go to the NRG homepage here: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106040788/new-river-gorge-proper

Then enter all your search criteria in the "Route Finder" right on that page. You will be able to find every climb in the entire gorge that meets your search parameters.

Woah, sweet feature!!

(Check out Sanstonia/Tattoo Wall in the Bubba City Area)

Russ Keane · · Salt Lake · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 447

There's not much below 5.10.  actually there's not even a lot of 5.10.  for sport.

Gumby King · · The Gym · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 52
Russ Keane wrote: There's not much below 5.10.  actually there's not even a lot of 5.10.  for sport.

Is that including Summersville Lake?  

William Wilson · · Ashland, KY · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 100

I would check out Whippoorwill, Orange Oswald, maybe Cotton Top, Sandstonia. 

Joshua van Wyk · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 0

Thanks guys I appreciate it. The lack of 10s is fine as I am solid on 11s and most twelves however my dad isn’t as serious about climbing, and has to work for most tens.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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