Southwest Ohio

Southwest Ohio is a climbing area in Ohio, about 1.4 miles from the town of Ash Ridge. It is a small, compact spot with five routes, four of which are boulders and one a top-rope climb. The boulders range from V1 to V5-6, and the top-rope route is rated at 5.6. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, while July peaks around 86°F and January highs sit near 39°F. The bouldering here is the main draw. Why the Ledge Face? is a V1, Choss Ball and Stegosaurus are both V2, and Open project is a V5-6. The top-rope route is the only one on the list that isn't a boulder.