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Elevation: 137 ft
GPS: 38.7615, -77.2077
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Local Bouldering crag. i.e. NOT A DESTINATION, but great for DC area locals desperate to find quality bouldering problems outside the gym. Grades from V0-V12? with good lines. Eliminates after that.

The good: Great lines in scenic location with easy access. The bad: glass, spray paint, other typical city crag issues. Make sure you check out your topout to make sure it is clear of glass, seriously.

A couple tall problemms to the Left of the 45 wall that can be top-roped from a bolt. A couple pads will work (25' or less)

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W on Springfield Parkway from Mall
L on Bonniemill Ln
R on Hooes Rd
Park on Right side side of the road after bridge Follow the trail N/W on the left side of the creek

Jogging/Bike trail across the stream/river.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Springfield Bouldering (Hooes Rd)

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V-easy 3
 10
● Saplings Off
Boulder
V2 5+
 29
● Around the Prow
Boulder
V2 5+
 13
● Marion Barry
Boulder
V2+ 5+
 10
● Shank's Razor (Stinging Caterpil…
Boulder
V2-3 5+
 6
● Tiger Vs. Crane (Stand start)
Boulder
V3 6A
 37
● Horse Head Route
Boulder
V4 6B
 17
● Spliff Shift Route
Boulder
V5 6C
 6
● Up The Prow (Dyno)
Boulder
V6 7A
 25
● Purple People Eaters
Boulder
V6 7A
 19
● Tiger vs. Crane
Boulder
V7- 7A+
 4
● Angular Discord
Boulder
V8- 7B
 17
● Paul Wallace Problem
Boulder
V10 7C+
 4
● The Black Sun Rises
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Saplings Off
 10
V-easy 3 Boulder
● Around the Prow
 29
V2 5+ Boulder
● Marion Barry
 13
V2 5+ Boulder
● Shank's Razor (Stinging Cat…
 10
V2+ 5+ Boulder
● Tiger Vs. Crane (Stand start)
 6
V2-3 5+ Boulder
● Horse Head Route
 37
V3 6A Boulder
● Spliff Shift Route
 17
V4 6B Boulder
● Up The Prow (Dyno)
 6
V5 6C Boulder
● Purple People Eaters
 25
V6 7A Boulder
● Tiger vs. Crane
 19
V6 7A Boulder
● Angular Discord
 4
V7- 7A+ Boulder
● Paul Wallace Problem
 17
V8- 7B Boulder
● The Black Sun Rises
 4
V10 7C+ Boulder
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Circle marks start. I didn't use the Horse Head edge there on the left for feet.
Circle marks start. I didn't use the Horse Head…
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