Virginia · Bouldering · Hinton · Near Staunton

Gassed

V5-
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Aug–Nov
best months

Is Gassed open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Gassed, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 19 boulder problems catalogued at Second Mountain, this climb sits in the middle-upper range of the crag's V0–V10 span.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Hone Quarry Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 6.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Thomas House

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 9 mi
  • If it rains

    Braithwaite Studios

    Gallery

    On your way back · 9 mi

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More in Staunton
  • Nearby · 34D Wall · Crescendo Wall · Nelson Rocks
  • Best time to go · Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Gassed

    Best months: August–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

      42° / 23°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      46° / 24°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      54° / 30°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      73° / 50°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 60°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 55°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 32°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 26°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dale Enterprise, VA, 7 mi away at 1,358 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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