Mill Maps

McConnell's Mill State Park is a classic gritty sandstone bouldering area less than an hour north of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania metro area. Located 1/2 mile west of Interstate 79, just off of Route 422 in Lawrence County. Maps of McConnell's Mill are available at the Park office on McConnell's Mill Road. Ease of access has made the Mill the most popular bouldering destination in western PA.

The Mill has captured the attention of several generations of local climbers since the 1940's. Bouldering as a sport in the Park can be traced back to the early 1970's. Starting with Ross Boulder - V0 established around 1970, through the rarely repeated Birthday Boulder - V5, in 1981 to one of the latest additions a thin traverse named The Big Gundown - V6/7 in 1999.

The Rim Road area, a rock city of sorts, is the most accessible and thus the most popular bouldering scene. This area also offers many toproping opportunities. The guide book, Classic Rock Climbs No. 26 McConnell's Mill State Park, Pennsylvania by Bob Value (1999) covers 78 boulder problems throughout the park.

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