Virginia · Rock climbing · McLean

Long Corner

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
style
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

One of the entry-level routes at Boucher Rocks, where climbs range from 5.8 to 5.11.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Spitzbergen · Mather Gorge Maryland - Greek Wall Area · Degree 101
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Long Corner

    Best months: March–June 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

      43° / 25°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 27°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 33°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 66°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 59°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dalecarlia Rsvr, MD, 4.3 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Keep exploring — more climbs worth the drive

SpitzbergenPhoto: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Spitzbergen

~6 min drive

Spitzbergen in Virginia has 9 climbing routes across 6 grades, offering bouldering, top-rope, and trad.

Mather Gorge Maryland - Greek Wall AreaPhoto: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Mather Gorge Maryland - Greek Wall Area

~6 min drive

5 trad routes at Mather Gorge Maryland - Greek Wall Area in Virginia.

Degree 101Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Degree 101

~6 min drive

12-route climbing crag in Virginia with 10 difficulty grades, top-rope and trad.

Romeo's LadderPhoto: Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Romeo's Ladder

~6 min drive

Romeo's Ladder in Virginia has 14 climbing routes on 12 difficulty grades.

SeclusionPhoto: Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Seclusion

~7 min drive

Seclusion in Virginia has 17 climbing routes with 12 difficulty grades.

Mather Gorge Maryland - Trojan Wall AreaPhoto: Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Mather Gorge Maryland - Trojan Wall Area

~7 min drive

Mather Gorge Maryland - Trojan Wall Area is a climbing crag in Virginia with 5 routes.

Lower BalconyPhoto: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Lower Balcony

~7 min drive

Lower Balcony in Virginia has 5 climbing routes ranging from 5 difficulty grades.

Juliet's Balcony: UpstreamPhoto: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Juliet's Balcony: Upstream

~7 min drive

6-route climbing area in Virginia with top-rope and trad options.

The Dike Creek AreaPhoto: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Dike Creek Area

~7 min drive

Dike Creek Area, The in Virginia has 10 routes with 7 difficulty grades.

The Rocky IslandsPhoto: olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Rocky Islands

~7 min drive

Virginia waterside climbing area with varied routes and scenic appeal.