West Virginia · Rock climbing · Wheeling

Northern Panhandle

Northern Panhandle is a West Virginia climbing area with 2 bouldering routes.

2 routes
V2 – V2-
Bouldering

Best time to visit Northern Panhandle

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.

  1. Jan

    39° / 22°

    15 wet

  2. Feb

    42° / 23°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    51° / 30°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    64° / 40°

    14 wet

  5. May

    74° / 50°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 59°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 64°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 63°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 56°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    66° / 44°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    54° / 34°

    12 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 27°

    15 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wheeling, WV, 2.4 mi away at 645 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Northern Panhandle is a bouldering area in West Virginia, about 0.2 miles from the town of Woodsdale. It sits within the state's northern panhandle, close to Wheeling, and is a compact spot for climbers looking for bouldering rather than a full-day outing. The area has two bouldering routes, both rated V2 or V2- on the V scale. They are "Between the Trees" and "Bouncing Ball," and both are boulder problems. The climbing is straightforward, with no long approaches or trail to plan around. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from the nearby Wheeling weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs near 79°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Other climbing is close by. Popcorn Boulder is 0.8 miles away, and Roadside Boulder and Bear Rock Lake Bouldering (Wheeling) are both within about 8 miles. Paddlers can find Little Wheeling Creek roughly 5 miles off.

Routes (2)