Shenandoah National Park, VA
Little Stony Man Cliff
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Height
20-110’ Single Pitch Climbing
Duration
Full Days | Multi-day
Approach
25 minutes hiking
Rock Type
Greenstone
Climbing Styles
Top Rope | Trad
Seasons
Spring through Fall
Additional Info
Elevation: 3,600’ - expect cooler temperatures
Offered at this location
Private Guiding | Private Courses
Little Stony Man Cliff - Climbing at Little Stony Man cliff is excellent for all experience levels. It is great for your first time climbing outdoors. Equally, it is great for more experienced climbers looking to climb routes up to 5.10 or learn how to build top rope anchors, crack climb, or trad lead.
Old Rag Mountain
Difficulty
Intermediate to Expert
Height
60-200’ Single and Multi-pitch Climbing
Duration
Full Days | Multi-day
Approach
90 minutes hiking
Rock Type
Granite
Climbing Styles
Top Rope | Trad Leading
Seasons
Year round
Additional Info
Elevation: 3,200’ - expect cooler temperatures
Offered at this location
Private Guiding | Private Courses
Old Rag Mountain - Rock climbing on Old Rag Mountain is an "alpine style" objective. The approach to the climbing area is 2.7 miles uphill gaining 1,760' of elevation and usually takes about 1.5 hours. Once atop the mountain you are rewarded with exquisite mountain top views and granite climbing. Old Rag Mountain is a high exertion day and best suited for experienced climbers. On the mountain, routes are 5.6 and above with most climbs being 5.7-5.10+.
To ensure you are ready for climbing on Old Rag:
- Be able to comfortably run or hike 6 miles and experience little fatigue.
- Be able to climb 5.7 or above crack climbs outdoors.
- Have experience lead belaying, removing trad gear, and following single pitch or multi-pitch routes.
If your are uncertain if you are prepared for climbing on Old Rag, we are happy to discuss your climbing experience and the objective.
