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PlainView Slab Bouldering

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Elevation:	184 ft	56 m
GPS:	37.5297, -77.48482 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Solomon Rosedale on Feb 26, 2023
Admins:	Shawn Heath, Aaron Parlier Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Very blank slab that is literally in plain view of the Nickel Bridge. Seemingly unclimbed before 2022, but happy to update with earlier info. Rock quality is solid, but not a lot to go on as far as holds. Only line so far was done by Chris Picard in April 2022 and runs up the far right side (sort of arete) with a dynamic move to the lip. Landing zone could result in a bit of a downhill tumble.

Getting There

Very easy approach. Same cluster Crystalis, Jumanji, PlainView, etc

Park in front of 2027 Westover Hills Boulevard. Walk down to the Buttermilk Trailhead. Head under the Nickel Bridge. Either take the long switch back trail or hike down the riprap under the bridge to the first support pillar. Head right (east) into the woods here and you'll be there.