Virginia · Rock climbing · Richmond

The Hidden Temple

11 routes
V1 – V6
Bouldering
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

The Hidden Temple is a bouldering area in Manchester Park, a city-managed park in Virginia. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with the James River Park System, Shark Boulder and The Hobbit Hole all about 0.1 mile away. The area has 11 bouldering routes, all rated on the V scale. Most sit in the V3-4 range, with the easiest at V1-2 and the hardest at V6. The Seven Chakras is the top route at V6, and Dunk Like a Monk and Pinch Like a Punk are both V3-4. 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 Buttermilk Heights Trail and the Buttermilk Trail are both within about 0.4 mile. The Chickahominy River, about 8.5 miles away, offers paddling.

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

    Best time to visit The Hidden Temple

    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, 8.7 mi away at 164 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (11)