Picturesque area on the rim of the deep valley with about a day or two worth of good moderate slab climbs.
Many climbs tend to be long so if you want to climb and lower to the ground bring 70m rope or two shorter ropes. With single 60m rope you will have to top out and hike to the base.
Most bolted climbs should be treated as mixed climbs and might require occasional gear piece.
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From US 66 take exit 6 and go South on Rt 522/340. After crossing a wide bridge over North fork of Shenandoah River turn right on route 55 West towards Front Royal. After 5.1 miles turn left onto State Rt 678. After about 1.2 miles turn left onto Mountain Road (Route 619). Drive through fish hatchery and after 1.2 miles there will be Buzzard Rock trailhead parking lot on the right.
From the parking lot follow white blazes for 2.3 miles, gaining around 600'. The trail will start-out relatively flat but will get steeper as you approach the ridgeline. Once on the ridge look for climbers trail to the right which will allow you to descend to the base of the cliff. If you miss the climbers trail you will shortly reach rocky outcrop with great views of the valley to the West and good view of the climbing area. Turn around and find the trail to the base.
Please practice leave no trace, do not top rope off of fixed gear except to lower or rappel.
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