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Bear Haven Climbing

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Routes in Bear Haven

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	Ant Hill V1+ 5 R
	Arsonist has Oddly-Shaped Feet, The TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Bear Haven Hanger V1-2 5 PG13
	Cheese Squat TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Deek V1 5 PG13
	It's All Ogre Now V0 4 PG13
	Lucky Pierre V4+ 6B+ PG13
	Nacho Cheese T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	New High Score V2-3 5+ PG13
	Swiss Cheese TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c

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Elevation:	3,600 ft
GPS:	38.9293, -79.6795 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Bear Heaven lies on a ridge high on Shavers Mountain near Bowden, WV. The site figures a lot of different boulders and climbing areas that are open to exploration. Some rocks are covered with lichens, so one should becareful not to disturb the local environment. There a few spots to set up top-rope but typically good anchors are scarce so bring some long slings or webbing. There are many boulder problems waiting to be named. Camping - 8 sites; Fee $5 per night.

Getting There

From Elkins go east on State Highway 33 for approximately 11 miles, turn left on Forest Road 91 at the top of Shaver's mountain. Follow Forest Road 91 for approximately 3 miles. Bear Heaven Campground will be on the left.