Details

Talking Head Wall is situated on the Fort Valley Rd in Elizabeth Furnace and faces south east.  It’s shaded in the mornings but warms up quickly. It’s popular with groups so it’s a good idea to get there early.

There are around 30 bolted routes from 5.3 – 5.12, the majority in the 5.8-5.10 range.  The routes are steep wall climbs up to 60ft in length, The routes have lower offs and can be top roped, although it’s often easier to put the rope up by leading.

Directions and Parking

Take I-66 to exit 6 for US-340/US-522, heading left (South) at the exit. After going over a bridge turn right (West) at the light onto 55 — look for a 7-11 on the left. Drive another 5 miles and turn left (South) at Fort Valley Rd/VA-678. After about a mile you will pass VA-619 which is the road to the Buzzard Rocks parking lot. Stay on Fort Road and Talking Head Wall is a short distance pass thus turnoff. There is a parking area 200ft past the cliff.

Guidebooks

Talking Head Wall is in the  Rakkup Guide to the Elizabeth Furnace and is listed in Mountainproject.