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Elevation: 1,804 ft 550 m
GPS: 40.9939, -78.61269
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Warning Access Issue: Bouldering and Climbing Are Technically Not Permitted at Bilger's Rocks. Please Click "Details" for Important Information DetailsDrop down

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Bilger's Rocks, in western PA, is owned and maintained by the Bilger's Rock's Association. It's a "rock city" of Pennsylvania age sandstone, with many bouldering and easy to set top-rope climbs of 30-40 ft. The rock is clean and solid. There are no established sport routes; there is only one old bolt anchor on one northern rock face. It is mostly shaded, with camping, concessions, and rest rooms available on the property, adjacent to the rock areas.

As noted in the "Access Issue", Bouldering and climbing are technically not permitted at Bilger's rocks. This is a private NOT public area. Therefore, it is imperative that doing any recreation within the property be done with MINIMUM impact both physically and visually. Minimize chalk use or use liquid chalk (recommended). Clean or brush off any tick marks. No fixed hardware. Place gear and pads on durable surfaces. Pack out all trash, crash pads, and gear. Stay on trails whenever possible. Dispose of human waste properly. Minimize group size and noise. Respect wildlife, plants, and soils Bilger's is a designated Wild Plant Sanctuary by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources). By doing these things we can hopefully "keep the peace" and not be restricted from the property. YOUR COOPERATION MAY HELP SECURE PERMITTED ACCESS IN THE FUTURE!

The Bilger's Rocks Association website: thebilgersrocks.com/.

Getting There Suggest change

Take route 219 North through Grampian, PA. Approx 2 miles out of town, turn right at sign. Continue 1 mile to parking area on left. Short walk to climbing area.

Bat Conservation | How You Can Help

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See a Bat on a Route, Give Us a Shout! 

Hey climbers, one of our SCPC members is working with Rob Schorr at Colorado State to help him spread the word about his bat research. Here’s a message from him about this important work and how, we as climbers, can help.

"Climbers for Bat Conservation is working with climbers to understand bat ecology and why bats choose certain cracks and flakes. We’re a collaboration between climbers, bat biologists, and land managers to understand where bats roost and where large populations may reside. We are interested in finding bats because of a new disease called white-nose syndrome (whitenosesyndrome.org) which has killed millions of bats in North America. This collaboration has identified bat roosts throughout the U.S., and as far away as Norway and Bulgaria. CBC was developed by biologists who climb and they are advocates for climbing access and bat conservation.

So, if you see bats while climbing, please let us know by emailing us at climbersforbats@colostate.edu, or visiting our website to learn more. climbersforbats.colostate.edu."

Thank You!
Rob Schorr

Zoologist, Colorado Natural Heritage Program (warnercnr.colostate.edu/rschorr/)
Director, Climbers for Bat Conservation
Robert.schorr@colostate.edu

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