P.A. Byrom Park

P.A. Byrom Park is a climbing area in Virginia's Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park, managed by county land. It sits among a cluster of bouldering spots and hiking trails, with several named areas within about a tenth of a mile of one another. The park's official name is Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park, and the climbing here focuses on bouldering. The closest neighbors are the Deer Stand Boulders and Seasonal Creek Boulders, both about 0.1 mile away, along with the Great Mountains Trail. The Crooked Tree Trail is about 0.3 mile off. For an overnight stay, Loft Mountain Campground is about 2 miles away. The one listed climbing route is Monster Under the Bed, a boulder problem rated V7-8. It's listed as a project, which may mean it's still being worked on rather than fully established. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Free Union run highs around 74°F in May and 78°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. That station sits lower than the park, so temperatures at the preserve may run a bit cooler.