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Elevation: 3,198 ft
GPS: 38.5518, -78.3153
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At the top of Old Rag a cliff face that makes up the Summit Crag faces west. Access to the ciimbs is simple enough from climber trails at either side of the summit.

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After reaching the summit, find a corridor on the northwest between two boulders and head down a notch that leads downward and around to the base of the cliff.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Summit Crags

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
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● Beginner Crack
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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● Pure Fun
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 12
● Pedestal
Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 18
● Groovy
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Beginner Crack
 10
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
● Pure Fun
 39
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Pedestal
 12
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
● Groovy
 18
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
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A little diagram and approach better of the summit Crag and Skyline (PATC Wall)
A little diagram and approach better of the sum…
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You'll need to scoot under this bramble to get yourself on the path to Summit Crag. Facing away from Beginner's Crack, you should notice it slightly off your left.
You'll need to scoot under this bramble to get…
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Facing Summit Crag, looking up.
Facing Summit Crag, looking up.
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The left side of Summit Crag. Distinctly shaped so you'll know you're in the right place if you see it looking to the left side of the crag.
The left side of Summit Crag. Distinctly shape…
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To find Summit Crag, approach the summit. If coming from the lower parking lot, take a right at this sign. If coming from the upper parking lot on the other side of the mountain, take a left.
To find Summit Crag, approach the summit. If c…
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Access to Summit Crag. Stay on rock do not step over the green NPS barriers. Stay on rock and walk around them and avoid trampling vegetation.
Access to Summit Crag. Stay on rock do not step…
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After a downward scramble between two boulders and a narrow eroded path, you'll emerge to see Summit Crag on your right side. In cooler months, the notch this crag is located in can be windy and the lower portion receives little direct sunlight.
After a downward scramble between two boulders…
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Photo facing summit.<br> <br> Scramble down to the base of Beginner's Crack on your left (right side in this photo).
Photo facing summit. Scramble down to the ba…
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You'll need to step over this trail line marker to reach the approach for Beginner's Crack and Summit Crag. Mind the vegetation and your impact on the surroundings.
You'll need to step over this trail line marker…
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At the summit, find these two boulders. The left one will be marked with a distinct diagonal crack. Head between them.
At the summit, find these two boulders. The le…
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