PRINT: Rock Climb Gimpy Grimpeur, The New River Gorge Region

Gimpy Grimpeur

5.8, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),

Avg: 2.8 from 14 votes
FA: Steve Jones, 2011
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > Meadow River Gorge > Lower Meadow > 2 Toxic Hueco Area

Access Issue: PARKING ALONG HIGHWAY 19 Details

**NO PARKING SIGNS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ALONG ROUTE 19 WHERE IT HAS BEEN CUSTOMARY TO PARK FOR MEADOW RIVER CLIMBING AND BOATING ACCESS. THIS MEANS NO PARKING ALONG ROUTE 19 SOUTH, BETWEEN THE BRIDGE AND UNDERWOOD RD.

THERE IS A NEW PARKING LOT ON DIETZ ROAD OFF OF UNDERWOOD ROAD, PLEASE CARPOOL***

Description

Pull on jugs past a low bolt to get on a ledge. Climb straight up the face on huge jugs. Get into a diheadral and pull a small roof passing one more bolt then get to a final ledge and clip anchors.

Location

One low bolt marks the start on the left side of a large ledge. Right of Chimpanzabubbas, left on Pine Trees and Hula Hoops.

Protection

Good pro, 2 bolts, bolted anchor.