Peaks of Otter Campground
Campground
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name A Chance Encounter, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Prescribed Fire Operations Mount Rogers National Recreation Area- Porter and Little Mountain
Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
Agency closure covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Road Closures James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail Closure Update
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Forest Service Road 84 Closed Beginning 9/1/25
Agency alert covering George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of 11 boulder problems catalogued at Egg Basket, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's V1-2 to V8 range. Located in Sam's Boulder sector, it was first ascended by T. Melin.
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