Rock Climb at Goshen Pass

Goshen Pass is a beautiful area for kayaking and fishing in Bath County, Virginia near Lexington. But not as well known is the fact that there are a few places that are great for rock climbing. You'll want to park at the swinging bridge which is two miles past the picnic area on route 39 once you get into the heart of the pass. The pin on the map will take you right there.

The climbing consists of mostly top rope with easy access to the top to set up your anchors.  The approach is fairly short at a quarter mile, you'll cross the swinging bridge, and turn right to follow the trail along the river, and the first wall you'll come to is the Maury River wall. Chambers Ridge Wall and Castle Rock Wall are further down the trail. There are several fun climbs that range from 5.2 to 5.10. It's also a great place to take kids who are learning to climb due to easy top rope set ups and the variety of climbs available.

Washington & Lee University in nearby Lexington maintains a webpage dedicated to this climbing area with route information, and can be found here.