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Similar to the New River Gorge, The Meadow River offers climbing on both sides of the river. The cliffs are not as spread out as in the New River Gorge but also offer climbing on tall rock.
Description
The Meadow River is located about halfway between Fayetteville and Summersville Lake. The area is split in the crags upstream from highway 19 (right on your way to Summersville Lake) called Upper Meadow and downstream of highway 19 (left) called Lower Meadow - both on the right side of the river. On the left side of the river, both upstream and downstream you find the so-called Southside Crags.
Most cliffs allow easy access to the river which allows for a refreshing bath on hot summerdays.
Approach
Please check the access description at the individual crags as they vary quite a bit depending on which of the areas you are aiming for.
Ethic
The land ownership at Meadow River varies a lot, from private land to National Recreation Area land, please behave accordingly and leave no trace!
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Author(s): Mike Williams
Date: 2021
ISBN: 978193839402
- Wolverine
- Volume 2 of New River Rock documents the climbing north of the main gorge of the New, with over 1,400 routes on the crags along the Meadow and Gauley rivers and surrounding Summersville Lake.
- Details 1,400 routes
- Includes a detailed history of the area and camping and visitor info
- Color photography throughout
- Every book purchase supports the New River Gorge Climber's Alliance
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Author(s): Eric J. Horst
Date: 2013
- FalconGuides:
- The revised and updated edition of Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland describes more than 1200 routes at 23 different areas including Seneca Rocks and the New River Gorge.
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