COAD Boulders

Coed Boulders is a bouldering area in southern Ohio, set within Strouds Ridge Preserve Project, Phase I on city land. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with Commitment Boulder just 0.2 miles away and the Rockhouse Trail and Cucumbertree Trail at a similar distance. The boulders hold 36 routes, all rated on the V scale from V0 to V4, with the median grade at V2. Some of the named problems include Dextrose (V0), Pocket Putty (V1) and Pot O Gold (V4). Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Athens show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, with July peaking near 82°F. The closest neighbors are Commitment Boulder and the Rockhouse Trail, both about 0.2 miles away. Witches Back, a climbing area 1.7 miles off, and the Hocking River, with fishing access at 2.6 miles, round out the options nearby.