Virginia · Bouldering · Natural Bridge Station · Near Buchanan

True Strength

V3-4
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Is True Strength open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name True Strength, 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.

Located in the Bankai Boulder sector of Devil's Marbleyard, this climb sits in the middle range of the 21 routes catalogued at the crag, which span V1 to V8. First ascent by A. Field.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Marble Spring Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 2.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blue Ridge Deli

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rainsCarol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

    Stonewall Jackson House

    Museum

    Museum · 14 mi from Buchanan

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain (commons)

More in Buchanan
  • Nearby · Devil's Marbleyard · Hunting Boulder · Burlstain Boulder
  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit True Strength

    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

      45° / 23°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 25°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      57° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      68° / 40°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 55°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 43°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 32°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 26°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lexington, VA, 13.6 mi away at 1,097 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.