Roots
- V5
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Located in Plant World Boulder at The Buttermilks, this route sits at the top of the grade range among the 21 climbs catalogued at the crag. First ascent by B.G.
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- Slasher BoulderRock climbing · Next door
- The CoveRock climbing · Next door
- RVA Riva Trash AreaRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- James River Park SystemRock climbing · ~1 min drive
- QuarryRock climbing · ~1 min drive
Best time to visit Roots
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.
Jan
48° / 29°
10 wet · 2 snow
Feb
52° / 30°
9 wet · 2 snow
Mar
60° / 37°
10 wet · 1 snow
Apr
70° / 46°
11 wet
May
78° / 56°
11 wet
Jun
86° / 65°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 69°
11 wet
Aug
88° / 68°
10 wet
Sep
81° / 61°
9 wet
Oct
71° / 49°
9 wet
Nov
60° / 39°
9 wet
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, 8.1 mi away at 164 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
