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Iron Gate, VA Rock Climbing

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Areas in Iron Gate, VA

Fetish Wall 8 / 12 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 15

Gotham City Wall 0 / 13 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 13

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Elevation:	2,013 ft
GPS:	37.8132, -79.7997 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Private Land: Closed Details

The private property is closed for liability concerns. Local climbers and Access Fund are working to seek options for reconsidering climbing access.

Description

This is a fun little spot for day climbs. Easy access from Southeast West Virginia, and Roanoke Virginia area. It's close to the highway (practically on top of it!), but you don't really notice the noise, except for that of the occasional train. Bonus: not crowded.

Description from Eric Horst's, Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland: "Highly fractured, mainly vertical sandstone cliffs with mixed protection and sport climbs up to 90 feet.

Be on the lookout for poison ivy.

Getting There

South of I-64 about 3 miles on U.S. 220. Turn off on VA 616 and park on the right (GPS coordinates given on map). Hike out to U.S. 220. There is a short, steep access climb closer to parking that is not recommended. Go a little further and you'll see an access trail.

28 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Iron Gate, VA

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 4 ● Happiness Trad Fetish Wall
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 8 ● Mind Games Sport Fetish Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 4 ● Clown Attack Sport Gotham City Wall