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Loudoun Heights Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Loudoun Heights

Frontier, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Loudon Heights (main cliff) 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

New Dawn Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Paw Paw Overhang 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Potomac Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Virginia Cliff 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Walker Thumb 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Widespot Cliffs 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

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Elevation:	472 ft
GPS:	39.3208, -77.7203 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C S on Dec 7, 2012 · Updates
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures; Road Closures. See nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/… Details

See nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/…

Access Issue: Parking and walking access are sensitive. Rockfall is also an issue. Details

The parking is strictly regulated. Access via the main entrance trail appears to be discouraged. Rockfall from the cliffs in this area could roll into the highway.

Description

This area faces north and is cold in the winter as it sees very little sun. The cliffs range from 25 ft to over 100 feet tall; Thus, single to multi-pitch routes can be found here. The rock quality is great but there is loose debris sitting on the ledges. As always, step carefully and wear a helmet. Only park in legal spaces.

Getting There

These cliffs are along 340 near the Virginia - West Virginia state line. Tune in to your local climbing organizations and community for current details on access to these areas.