Routes : North America : United States : Virginia : North Western : Old Rag Mountain : Lower Ridge Trail Slab
Lower Ridge Trail Slab
About Lower Ridge Trail Slab:
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Topo to the main section of the Slab:
http://www.cstone.net/users/gmike/or.LRTS.pdf
Topo for the north end of the crag: http://www.cstone.net/users/gmike/or.LRTSNorth.pdf Good concentration of moderate slab and crack routes, along with excellent eastern exposure, make for very pleasant climbing during the winter/spring; conversely, it's very hot during most summer days. Bring 60m ropes, and be gentle on the flora on the climber's trail and on the crag.... |
| Approach: | This area, along with the Mixed Messages Crag, is the only climbing on Old Rag best approached from the Weakley Hollow (north-side) Trailhead - the one most popular with hikers as it is the closest to NoVa/MD/DC. Get here early to be able to park at the upper lot or be ready for an extra 2/3 mi. of hiking. Hike up the Ridge Trail until it hits the crest of the N. Ridge of the mountain, atop the first significant section of exposed granite: you are now standing atop the Lower Ridge Trail Slab. Consult the topos for further directions. |
| Approach Time: | 1 hour |
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| Rock Type: | Granite |
| Type of Climbing: | Trad |
| Sun Aspect: | Morning Sun |
Routes
Sequence Sequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. |
Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |
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The Huntsman | 5.8 | 1 |
| 23 |
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Thunder & Bears | 5.8 | 0 |
