The Biker Area

The Biker Area is a bouldering area in Manchester Park, Virginia, on city land. It sits among a cluster of named boulders, including The Egg Boulder, Fence Boulder, The Buttermilks and The Whale Boulder, all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a compact, close-together set of boulders rather than a single route, and it works well as a short stop for climbers who want to pick out a few problems in one visit. The climbing here is all bouldering, with 14 routes spread across the boulders. Grades run from V0- up to V7, with the median at V1. Some of the named routes include Crack Head at V0-, No Fall Zone! at V5 and 72 Inch Wheels at V7. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Richmond show October highs around 71°F and April highs around 70°F, while July averages about 90°F. The Texas Beach Trail is about 0.4 miles away, and the North Bank Trail mountain biking route is about half a mile off. Paddlers can reach the Chickahominy River, roughly 9 miles away.