PRINT: Rock Climb Virgin Thing, The New River Gorge Region

Virgin Thing

5.12a, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),

Avg: 2.2 from 5 votes
FA: Kevin Rock, Brian McCray 1992
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > New River Gorge… > Endless Wall > M) Fantasy Area

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

Upon inspection any climber will be drawn to the top of this route. As you gaze up you will be immediately drawn to a striking, orange finger crack that starts under a horizontal roof and continues for another 10 feet up overhanging rock. With that said, the rest of the climb is characterized by mediocre climbing. Expect long runouts between bolts down low where the climbing is easy.

Location

Directly left of The Stick

Protection

8 bolts and anchors

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Gummy F
Akron, OH

5.12a

The middle of this route has quite a bit of loose flaked rock. Keep your belayer safe and have them step into the wall here. Oct 1, 2018