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5 First Strike Area Rock Climbing
Routes in 5 First Strike Area
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Dark Hollow T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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First Strike T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Hopfenperle Special, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Krick in the Nuts T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c R |
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Midnight Moonlight T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Milk Run T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Rockin' Robyn T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Unknown gear line T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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| Elevation: | 1,525 ft |
| GPS: |
38.07637, -81.07911 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Access Issue: NO DRONES ON NATIONAL PARKLANDS
Details
All of the crags within the New River Gorge proper are on national parklands, and drone use is prohibited here. There has been some discussion about places to launch drones that are not on park property, and then flying them over the gorge. This is super poor form; don't do it. Park regulations prohibit all drone use over the boundaries without a permit.
Description
Very rarely visited cliff. It used to be more visited when the road didn't go up to Junkyard, nowadays people bypass this cliff for Junkyard goodness.
This wall starts as a low dirty cliff that never sees ascents. Once you see the alcove with a roof you'll know you have arrived and then you'll start jumping on some of the worthwhile climbs at this area.
The Floating Block is a particularly cool feature along this wall.
This wall starts as a low dirty cliff that never sees ascents. Once you see the alcove with a roof you'll know you have arrived and then you'll start jumping on some of the worthwhile climbs at this area.
The Floating Block is a particularly cool feature along this wall.
Getting There
The approach can be a bit confusing since the Bridge-AAC connector trail was completed and draws climbers away from the cliffline; if you just follow the main trail during the heavy foliage of summer you may very well completely miss the First Strike area.
Keep walking downstream from the Gemini Cracks area for a couple minutes. Eventually the cliff will recede back away from the trail on your right as you enter a large amphitheater. After crossing a small streambed, look for a faint path going right, up and toward the cliffline. This should take you right to the First Strike area.
Keep walking downstream from the Gemini Cracks area for a couple minutes. Eventually the cliff will recede back away from the trail on your right as you enter a large amphitheater. After crossing a small streambed, look for a faint path going right, up and toward the cliffline. This should take you right to the First Strike area.
Classic Climbing Routes at 5 First Strike Area
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