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The Cut (South)

The Cut (South) in West Virginia has 11 bouldering routes.

11 routes
V0 – V10
Bouldering

Best time to visit The Cut (South)

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

    34° / 17°

  2. Feb

    37° / 19°

  3. Mar

    45° / 25°

  4. Apr

    58° / 35°

  5. May

    67° / 45°

  6. Jun

    74° / 52°

  7. Jul

    77° / 56°

  8. Aug

    76° / 54°

  9. Sep

    70° / 47°

  10. Oct

    60° / 37°

  11. Nov

    47° / 28°

  12. Dec

    38° / 22°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canaan Valley #2, WV, 6.1 mi away at 3,254 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Cut (South) is a bouldering area in West Virginia's Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits about 0.1 mile from The Cut (North) and Camp 70 Boulders, and Powerline Boulders is about 0.2 mile away, so the cluster of bouldering spots makes for an easy grouping to explore in one visit. The climbing here is all bouldering, with 11 routes spread across the V0 to V10 range. Tectonic is the easiest at V0, and Yoshimi is the hardest at V10. The median grade is V5, so climbers can find problems at a range of skill levels. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Canaan Valley run to highs around 77°F in July with lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. The Canaan Valley Rail Trail and Rock Shock Trail are both within half a mile, and the North Branch Potomac River is about 6.5 miles away for paddlers.

Routes (11)

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