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Mary's Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	3,483 ft	1,062 m
GPS:	38.64993, -78.31743 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	I F on Apr 13, 2020
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Description

A not too long, well maintained hike up from Thronton Gap will bring you to a fantastic rocky vista with 360 degree views. This area is listed in Eric Horst's guide, "Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland" without any route descriptions. Additionally there are route descriptions with rudimentary drawings in Jeff Watson's otherwise quite outdated, "Virginia Climber's Guide". There are a decent number of potential boulder problems, and some rope route potential as well.

In addition to the rock at the top of the trail, there are some fantastic looking boulders adjacent to the trail itself. Just do best not to block the trail for hikers as this is a very popular hike.