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Elevation: 3,115 ft
GPS: 38.5517, -78.3115
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Shared By: Cunning Linguist on Aug 11, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Shawn Heath, Aaron Parlier

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Good rock climbing, great setting with a stupendous view of the surrounding Blue Ridge, best crag on the mountain when it's warm, usually a nice breeze going, and it's easy to set topropes. Grades range from 5.5 to easy 5.12. Everyone's happy at this crag (as long as they bring tape-GRIPPY rock!)

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From the 'Attention Hiking Leaders' sign at the summit, hike the blue-blazed Ridge Trail for a couple of minutes until you cross a series of slabs and boulders-the top of the Skyline wall. Descend left or right (I remember right seemed easier and there's a cool keyhole in the rock worth seeing). If you're coming from the Berry Hollow direction, watch on your left for a huge boulder sitting on rock slabs near the beginning of the rocky section of trail. Below this boulder is a narrow, chimney-like corridor that leads to a short descent trail. (thanks to Horst-buy his book)

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Classic Climbing Routes at Skyline Wall (PATC Wall)

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Piton Crack
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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The Dobie Gillis Route
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Rusty Bong
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Piton Crack
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
The Dobie Gillis Route
 36
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Rusty Bong
 22
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
10 Hex Offwidth
 8
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
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