West Virginia · Rock climbing · Wardensville

A-4

A-4 in West Virginia has 13 traditional climbing routes across 7 difficulty grades.

13 routes
5.4 – 5.9+
Trad

Is A-4 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name A-4, 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.

Best time to visit A-4

Best months: April–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.

  1. Jan

    41° / 19°

  2. Feb

    44° / 20°

  3. Mar

    51° / 26°

  4. Apr

    64° / 37°

  5. May

    72° / 46°

  6. Jun

    79° / 55°

  7. Jul

    84° / 58°

  8. Aug

    82° / 57°

  9. Sep

    76° / 50°

  10. Oct

    65° / 39°

  11. Nov

    55° / 30°

  12. Dec

    45° / 22°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lost Rvr, WV, 5.1 mi away at 1,690 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

A-4 is a rock climbing area in West Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, within the Lee Ranger District. It is managed by the Forest Service and sits among a cluster of climbing spots and trails, with A-2 and Long Mountain both about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is all traditional, with 13 routes spread across the area. Grades run from 5.4 to 5.9+, with the median at 5.7. Some of the named routes include Worth the Wait at 5.4, Almost Severance at 5.7, and Smoke And Lightning at 5.9+. For timing, summer is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 58°F. That station sits well below the climbing area, so temperatures up top run cooler. Nearby options include Long Mountain Summit Trail for hiking and Trout Pond Recreation Area for camping, both within about 2 miles. Chimney Rock Trail is a mountain biking route roughly 1.2 miles away.

Routes (13)

Worth the WaitFA: 04/10/2011 Brian Haugli and Andrew LaClair5.4Moose Horn/Moose HeadFA: 03/07/2009 Owen Griffing and Marian Greenspan.5.5Enter Stage RightFA: 03/07/2009 Chris Lofstrom and Mike Dannhardt5.6Stick Or DefeatFA: 03/07/2009 Mike Dannhardt and Chris Lofstrom5.6WoodyFA: 02/03/2008 by Pat Henner and Mike Dannhardt5.6Almost SeveranceFA: 01/06/2008 Mike Dannhardt and Pat Henner.5.7Attic SuspenseFA: 11/07/2009 Pat Henner and Mike Dannhardt5.7Crispy FinishFA: 01/06/2008 Mike Dannhardt and Pat Henner5.7Penthouse BlissFA: 01/06/2008 Mike Dannhardt and Pat Henner5.7+Sweaty-StretchFA: 10/16/2011 Mike Dannhardt and Pat Henner5.9Upon EvictionFA: 02/09/2008 Mike Dannhardt and Galen Westman5.9Inside the Rubik's CubeFA: 02/03/2008 by Mike Dannhardt and Pat Henner5.9+Smoke And LightningFA: 11/07/2009 Mike Dannhardt and Pat Henner5.9+

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