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rockandlice
Jun 17, 2009, 12:08 AM
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FYI- this place is a total choss pile. There are much better options near by. If you are at all considering making a drive to check this spot out, I highly suggest saving the gas.
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knieveltech
Jun 17, 2009, 1:25 AM
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rockandlice wrote: FYI- this place is a total choss pile. There are much better options near by. If you are at all considering making a drive to check this spot out, I highly suggest saving the gas.
Thanks for the warning. Anywhere in the area you'd suggest?
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justroberto
Jun 17, 2009, 1:41 PM
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knieveltech wrote: rockandlice wrote: FYI- this place is a total choss pile. There are much better options near by. If you are at all considering making a drive to check this spot out, I highly suggest saving the gas. Thanks for the warning. Anywhere in the area you'd suggest?
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rockandlice
Jun 17, 2009, 10:26 PM
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Ain't no climbing at all! 
For closer spots in the database, check out Choss (Iron) Gate....still loads better than Ravens despite the common name. Old Rag, Hidden, Buzzard, Moormans Bouldering. There are a couple even closer to Raven's that are private property but permission can be obtained if you ask nicely.
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rockandlice
Jun 17, 2009, 10:30 PM
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Seriously though, I've climbed some horrible choss piles in my life, especially as a youngster growing up in Roanoke without transportation most of the time, and this place is truly crap.
Should you decide to climb here, I highly recommend a helmet. The rock is shedding like a rutting buck and there are tourons galore at the top of the cliff enjoying the parkway scenic overlook.
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impecunious
Jul 25, 2013, 4:39 PM
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meh - while I wouldn't go out of my way to climb here for those who live nearby it is a great place to get on the rock and get a little exposure
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