Burlstain Boulder

Burlstain Boulder is a bouldering area in Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, within the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts. The Forest Service manages the land, and the climbing sits among several other bouldering spots in the area, including Values Boulder and Geriatric Boulder, both about 0.1 mile away. The bouldering here is all on the same rock, with eight routes spread across the V3 to V8 range. The easiest are Juijitsu Hold at V3 and Smear Tactics at V3, while Wasabi Wow is the hardest at V8. The routes are all boulders, and the area works well for a short session of climbing close to the trail network. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Buchanan, Virginia, run to highs around 69°F in April and 68°F in October, while July highs average about 87°F. That station sits roughly 1,500 feet lower than the boulders, so temperatures on the rock run cooler. Nearby, the Johnson Trail and the Glenwood Horse Trail are both within about a mile. Jennings Creek, about 3 miles away, offers paddling, and North Creek campground is about 5 miles off.