For years as I drove up and rt 19.I wondered what the heck are all cars doing parked in a small lot next to the highway.Well one day I was board and decided to go find out.I was surprized to see these guys hanging off the side of a cliff.As I stood there in amazment .I coul not stop my myself from thinking I got to try this.Anyway,The Lake already has hundreds of climbs from 5.7 to 5.14 and most are avalible year round.To access Summersville Lake climbing, take Rt. 19 south from Summersville.Heading south for2 miles. Just after passing the Summersville Lake Boat access and Airport Road, before you cross the bridge if you are heading south.If you cross the bridge you went to far.You will see a parking lot 
of the northbound side of Rt. 19. Park in this lot and lock your car.follow the obvious trail up the hill. The trail splits on a couple of occassions so follow these general guidelines. Stay on the left until you reach the broken down bridge at the bottom of the valley. Once you cross the bridge, follow the trail back uphill and follow the trail to the right (usually well marked). After about 30 yards or so the trail splits again and you should stay right (again usually well marked). Stay on this trail past the stove and other kitchen appliances (leftover garbage now used as a trail marker), until you see the trail break right and down the hill (likewise well marked). Follow trail down the hill until you reach a stream bed that feeds a short water fall, use Army Corp. of Engineers ladder at waterfall to access the climbing.
