Virginia · Bouldering · Near Buchanan

Thoughtless Minds

V8
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Thoughtless Minds open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Thoughtless Minds, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of six climbs catalogued at Values Boulder, this route sits near the top of the crag's grade range. First ascent by Aaron Parlier.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Peaks of Otter Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Burger King

    Fast food

    On your way back · 6 mi
  • If it rainsTruck writer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library

    Museum

    Museum · 10 mi from Buchanan

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Truck writer, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons)

More in Buchanan
  • Nearby · Devil's Kitchen · Stones · Harkening Hill
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Thoughtless Minds

    Best months: March–June and August–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

      44° / 27°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 29°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      57° / 35°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      69° / 44°

      9 wet

    5. May

      77° / 54°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 67°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 66°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 59°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 47°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 36°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 30°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buchanan, VA, 5.7 mi away at 880 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.