Royal Block

Rural Retreat, Virginia

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Conditions: Blocked

for climbing area, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 14 h ago · oldest 14 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Forest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RD

    USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 14 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 52°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for climbing area

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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5 routes
V1 – V6+
Bouldering

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About this crag

Royal Block is a climbing area in Virginia with 5 routes spanning 4 distinct difficulty grades. The routes are bouldering-style climbs protected by bouldering pads.

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