Table Rock

Summit of Table Rock, looking NW photo M. Chaney

Description 

Table Rock sits high on the eastern ridge of Linville Gorge. It commands a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape of western North Carolina.

This is a very popular destination for beginners and there is a tourist trail to the summit. There is a road that ends very close to the climbing area as well. These factors combine to create a rather circus-like atmosphere at times.

Despite that, Table Rock can be a fun, relaxing experience if approached with good judgement and knowledge.

Getting There 

The summit trail begins at the Table Rock parking lot, opposite the camping area. About 5-10 minutes of hiking up the trail will bring you to a cutoff trail to the right. Take this cutoff and continue to the cliff face, which will put you near the eastern end of the south face. Continue east and around the corner to the left to the east face; the north face can be reached by continuing to the end of the east face and following the trail around to the left.

The Classics

Featured Route For Table Rock

North Ridge 5.5  NC : Linville Gorge : Table Rock

Pitch 1: Climb the left wall through some steep ground to a belay slightly back to the right.Pitch 2: Follow a series of cracks up a nice, easy low angle and exposed face to a belay ledge. Belay or combine this with the next pitch.Pitch 3: From the ledge head up and right around a roof to a vegetated ledge. Belay up and continue to the summit roped or unroped depending on your comfort level.Fantastic route! I always recommend this route to anyone...[more]   Browse More Classics in NC

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Table Rock, NC (south side)	Me at the second belay station on Second Stanza. A...	The Chimmneys anchor rings
Table Rock with November Snow