Climbing Near Canal Winchester, Ohio

Synthetic climbing wall located near downtown Columbus put up in 2009.The wall is full of many bolted holds, but the "real" climbing involves ignoring these and ascending using natural features only. Please help compile a list of routes using natural features only (climbing using the bolted holds is generally very easy, 5.9 or easier). Insight from those who played a part in constructing the wall would be greatly appreciated.There are many bouldering routes, about 15 top rope anchors, 4 auto-belays (in the summer), and 3 routes with bolts for lead climbing. The area has a spongy playground-style floor, but if bouldering higher off the ground you should bring crash pads.To set up a top rope, you'll need to ascend the north side of the wall where you can do an easy scramble to the top.  If safety is your thing, you can clip in to the steel cables running along the top of the wall. Anchors are generally easy to access, but note that many of the anchors are at least 6-10 feet away from the safety cables on the top of the wall, so if you want to stay clipped in while setting a top rope, bring a long leash or sling.Routes are sorted from left to right, starting on the leftmost side of the west side of the wall (farthest from the parking lot). The address is: 562 W Whittier St Columbus, OH 43215 The entire parking area is free.

The Entrance Boulders have potential for some fun lines if they get cleaned off, though no routes are currently documented here. The quality will vary in some sections, especially in spots with thin, honeycomb rock. 39.73581, -82.60510 From the parking lot, follow the climber trail approximately .25 miles (watch out for flying discs as this trail is close to the disc golf course). At the third sign post, you'll see a trail that goes straight and goes along the top of the cliff line and a trail that goes right down the hill. Take the right trail that leads down the hill, and you'll find a right spur off of this trail to access the Entrance Boulders.

When you think of Ohio, large urban areas and flat farm lands come to mind. And this is exactly what you find in Central Ohio climbing. The region is stacked with many and varied places for the climber to enjoy. Columbus, Ohio is the hub of the region. From the Metro park’s artificial outdoor climbing wall to the boulders at Dillon State Park central Ohio climbers have many opportunities! Navigating the climbing areas of Central Ohio couldn’t be any easier. With major interstates and state roads finding the way it’s quite simple.  Follow directions from each sub-area to get you to where you would like to climb.