The Derailleur
- V5
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
One of 14 climbs catalogued at The Biker Area, this route sits near the top of the grade range established at the crag. First ascent by SG.
- The Egg BoulderRock climbing · Next door
- Fence BoulderRock climbing · Next door
- The ButtermilksRock climbing · Next door
- The Whale BoulderRock climbing · Next door
- James River Park SystemRock climbing · Next door
- The Hidden TempleRock climbing · Next door
- Shark BoulderRock climbing · Next door
- The Hobbit HoleRock climbing · Next door
- Slasher BoulderRock climbing · Next door
- Vendetta BoulderRock climbing · Next door
Best time to visit The Derailleur
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, 8.9 mi away at 164 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
