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Rock Climbing and Rappelling
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Seneca Rocks, Summersville Lake, the New River Gorge -- three of the world's fastest-growing rock-climbing areas are found in West Virginia, and more features are being discovered every year in some really out-of-the-way places.
If you're a climber, you're probably already familiar with the West Virginia Big 3, so we're including a growing store of information for new areas, including the cliffs along Meadow River between the Summersville and New River climbing areas.
New River Gorge
The towering clifflines along the northern rim of the New River Gorge attract more climbers annually than any other climbing area in the Eastern U.S. Thousands of climbs along miles of sandstone cliffs are acclaimed for their cracks, crimped faces, and steep jug hauls.
Topo map of northern New River Gorge
Summersville Lake
Towering cliffs line the edge of much of Summersville Lake, of the same sandstones that outcrop 20-miles south on the New River Gorge. But here they trade the immense backdrop of the gorge for splashy finishes.
Topo map of Summersville Lake
Seneca Rocks
The white quartzite walls of Seneca Rocks rise like blades 900 feet above the north fork of the Potomac River. Unearthly beauty has always been part of their attraction. Nearly 400 climbs, from 5.2 to 5.12, have been established on its 300-foot face.
Topo map of Seneca Rocks
Champe Rocks
Champ Rocks, 10-miles north of Seneca Rocks, is a smaller version of its southern counterpart and not as heavily climbed. And for that reason it's beloved by climbers who want privacy.
Topo map of Champe Rocks
Nelson Rocks
Like Champe Rocks, its counterpart north of Seneca Rocks, Nelson Rocks enjoy relatively little traffic and beloved by climbers in search of privacy. Rising 850-feet above the valley in double blades, the rocks are approximately 10-miles south of Seneca.
Top map of Nelson Rocks
Meadow River
Midway between the New River Gorge and Summersville Lake, the Meadow River Gorge has lagged behind in exploration, but that's why it's growing popular among climbers looking for new climbs and less traffic.
Topo map of lower Meadow River
Cooper's Rock
Cooper's Rock is a favorite of climbers from nearby West Virginia University. Though not one of the larger climbing areas in West Virginia, it is among the most accessible -- just off Interstate 68 east of Morgantown.
Topo map of Cooper's Rock
Bouldering Areas
Most West Virginia climbing areas also include bouldering areas, especially at Cooper's Rock, Summersville Lake, and the New River Gorge. But new boulder fields are being explored every year in almost every part of the state.
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