Talking Headwall

Strasburg, 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 28 min ago · oldest 41 min

  • 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 41 min ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 71°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for climbing area

    OpenWeather28 min ago

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22 routes
5.2 – 5.12c
Sport · Trad · Top Rope

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About this crag

Talking Headwall is a climbing area in Virginia with 22 routes spanning 14 distinct difficulty grades. The crag offers sport, top-rope, and trad climbing options.

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