Virginia · Rock climbing · Richmond

Fence Boulder

5 routes
V1 – V5
Bouldering
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Fence Boulder is a bouldering area in Manchester Park, a city-managed park in Virginia. It sits among a cluster of other bouldering spots, including The Egg Boulder, The Biker Area and The Buttermilks, all within about a tenth of a mile. The closest trail is the Texas Beach Trail, about 0.4 miles away. The climbing here is all bouldering, with five routes on record. The Ear Lobe is the easiest at V1, and Fence Arete and Don't Slip are both in the V4-5 range. The area is best suited to climbers who enjoy bouldering on a small scale. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Richmond show October highs around 71°F and April highs around 70°F, while July averages reach about 90°F. The Chickahominy River, about 9 miles away, offers paddling for those who want to pair a day on the water with time on the rocks.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Fence Boulder

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      48° / 29°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      52° / 30°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 37°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      78° / 56°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 61°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 49°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 39°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 32°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Richmond Intl Ap, VA, 9 mi away at 164 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (5)