New River Gorge

Sport climbing near Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA. The rope and quickdraws to bring, and the send-temps forecast.

What to bring

Bring a 70 m rope. A 60 m does most routes. Routes are typically 15–35 m long.

About 16 quickdraws. That's estimated from the longest routes, at about one bolt every 2.5 m.

Most routes go with a 60–70 m. Some need a 70 m to reach the ground, and a few descents need two ropes.

Bring

70m

60 m works for most routes

Draws

~16

Your 70 m does most routes

Routes: 15–35 m typical pitch

Draws: Estimate: about 1 bolt per 2.5 m

Most routes go with a 60–70 m. Some need a 70 m to reach the ground, and a few descents need two ropes.

Your 70 m lowers off routes up to ~30 m. Fine for most. Check the topo for longer ones.

Rope length

Route height (ground to anchor)

30m

Rope reaches

10 m of rope to spare.

Needed 60 mRope 70 m

Longest route or pitch

35 m

Comfortably ~30 m