Climbing Near Parkersburg, West Virginia

Bouldering area, maybe some top roping. Two dozen+ problems ranging from 10 - 25 feet, V0 - V4+. Rock is mostly good sand stone, rough on the hands. Area gets a lot of sun. Several slightly overhanging problems, a few traverses and cracks. From Marietta, OH, follow OH-26 N for approximately 7.5 miles, turn right onto Township Rd 19/Cowrun Rd for .8 miles, take a slight left onto Township Rd 94/Brooks Rd, this will be the second gravel road on your left after turning onto Cow Run Road. Continue on this road for .5 miles. Park at a small pull off on your left for the North County Trail. Take the trail for a quarter mile, until the trail starts a gradual climb veering right. Instead of turning, continue straight on an old logging road. Walk for 5 to 10 minutes, passing a stand of pine trees to your left, and a blue barrel. After the blue barrel, look down the hill to your left, seeing the first rock (Pacman). Continue around the hill from Pacman to find the remainder of the problems.

Bouldering Area, 10-15 feet, 20+ problems within approx 2 acre area, Located on USFS public property on a SW facing hill side with good late-day sun. Rock is decent quality sandstone. Problems range from overhanging to slab difficulty starting at V0 to V5+. Located approx 15 minutes outside of Marietta on SR26. Turn left on Baker Run Rd (1st left after Moss Run Church) and park road side near the intersection. Area is a short approach visible from the road.

North Bend State Park in Cairo, WV offers several developed crags to climb at and unknown amount still to be found and developed. It's hardly ever crowded, but you'll run across other climbers from time to time. The rock is sandstone and quite skin friendly. Quality of rock is runs the whole spectrum. Most types of climbing can be found here: trad, top rope, bouldering and a few sport routes. Located in the north-west section of West Virginia, North Bend is easily accessible from U.S. 50 which stretches across north central West Virginia from Parkersburg to Clarksburg. Driving east, take U.S. 50 to the junction of WV 31 (21 miles from Parkersburg, WV). Take WV 31 to Cairo and follow signs to the park. (8 miles)Driving west, take U.S. 50 to the junction of WV 16 (42 miles from Clarksburg, WV). Take WV 16 thru Harrisville and follow signs to the park. (9 miles) Campgrounds: North Bend has two campgrounds. River Run campground is closest to the all the climbing except for sunshine wall. Both tent and campers/trailers. Shower house, water spigot, firewood and small items at check in station. Cokely campground has tent and campers lot, shower house, firewood and washers and dryers. There is also the lodge.Places to eat: Shemps Cafe. In Cairo, offer all types of food. Excellent Pizza and Wings.