1) Super Mario Boulder
Super Mario Boulder in West Virginia has 14 climbing routes across 11 grades in mixed, sport, and trad styles.
- 14 routes
- 5.2 – 5.13c
- Sport · Mixed · Trad
Best time to visit 1) Super Mario Boulder
Best months: June–October. 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
41° / 23°
15 wet
Feb
44° / 25°
13 wet
Mar
52° / 31°
14 wet
Apr
64° / 41°
14 wet
May
72° / 50°
14 wet
Jun
79° / 58°
12 wet
Jul
81° / 61°
12 wet
Aug
81° / 60°
11 wet
Sep
75° / 54°
9 wet
Oct
65° / 42°
10 wet
Nov
54° / 33°
11 wet
Dec
45° / 27°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oak Hill, WV, 8.5 mi away at 2,040 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Super Mario Boulder is a climbing area in West Virginia, about 0.7 miles from the town of Edmond. It sits among a cluster of boulders and climbing areas, with Short Creek Right and Gymnastic Fantastic Boulder each about 0.1 mile away and 3) The Brain about 0.2 mile off. The name Super Mario comes from the Super Mario route, a sport climb rated 5.13a, which is one of the harder options here. The area has 14 routes in total, with sport climbing the most common style. The grades run from 5.2 up to 5.13c, so there is something for climbers of all levels. The Super Mario route is the namesake of the area, and Leap of Faith is the hardest at 5.13c. The Guide Route Right, a mixed climb rated 5.2, is the easiest. For timing, September is the most comfortable month, with typical highs around 75°F and lows near 54°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Oak Hill. The station sits at a similar elevation to the area, so its figures are a fair guide. Summer is warm, with typical highs around 81°F in July and August. The Headhouse Trail and Tipple Trail are both within half a mile for a walk. Paddlers can find Manns Creek about 6 miles away.
Routes (14)
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