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from the right side of the Zeus boulder, Grayson H... DescriptionThe Picnic Bouldering area is as close to perfect as it gets in Virginia. It begins with a parking area that is a 40 SECOND (timed), level stroll to The Olympus boulder. Olympus is a massive, ominous, aggressive, overhanging boulder whose sides trend to shorter, more intermediate level lines. Olympus is 20-25 feet at its tallest, and spans 70-80 feet in length and has good landings all the way around. secluded in its own sanctuary of old growth rhododendron, you feel alone even though nearby there are trails, and amenities. with an equally short "approach" if you can really call it that, is the Rock House boulder. This boulder offers quality, slightly to heavily overhanging lines, and boasts a unique and satisfying dihedral problem that all will love to try out, no matter what grade you're climbing... also on the Rock House Boulder is one of the most quality v-3s in GHSP called "Indian Outlaw" (v3) and it is a must do for anyone.. Past Olympus is an indoor restroom. beside the restroom is a drink machine. near by is a playground. near there is also an outdoor concert stage where bluegrass and Celtic music festivals are frequently held. all around that are fields of grass for football, soccer, and Frisbee games and also just for rolling in the grass. there are two historic cabins down the hill, and a small stone 1800's era graveyard. This is all within COMFORTABLE walking distance, so its a great place for a group of climbers and non climbers alike. Getting ThereDrive into the park. pay $2 on the weekdays, $3 on weekends. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Picnic Area:
Cherokee Dihedral V1 Boulder, 15 feet Rock House Boulder
Static Crack V1-2 Boulder, 12 feet Olympus Boulder
Blue Jet V2 Boulder, 11 feet Olympus Boulder
Indian Outlaw V3 Boulder, 13 feet Rock House Boulder
Athos Arete V5 Boulder, 20 feet Olympus Boulder
Athena V7 Boulder, 9 feet Olympus Boulder
Fulgora V7-8 Boulder, 15 feet Olympus Boulder
Flying Spaghetti Monster V8 Boulder, 15 feet Olympus Boulder
Featured Route For Picnic Area
 Stand start very high up (if you're shorter you will need to stack pads)on a large, diagonal rail for a right hand, and a lower small crimp for a left (since Aaron broke the good jug to start on). establish feet and fire out left to a good gaston. Get established on a line of crimps and do a big dynamic move to an awesome jug bar. Top out through some more jugs.I should add that a sit start is probably possible... It would add about 5-6 moves of painful painful V10 crimping. Go for it!...[more] Browse More Classics in VA
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