Cave Route 5.5
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| Type: | Trad, 3 pitches, 180 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.5 [details] |
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| Submitted By: | Chuck Parks on Jan 30, 2008 |
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Ben Schoedel Climbing the first pitch of Cave Rout...
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Linville Gorge (Shortoff Mountain and NC Wall) closed from January 15th - August 15th MORE INFO >>>
It’s the time of year to welcome back North Carolinas Peregrine Falcons. While the Peregrine Falcon was removed from the United States Fish and Wildlife Services endangered species list in 1999. It remains listed as sensitive by the Regional Forester and endangered by the state of North Carolina. These designations continue to afford the Peregrine Falcon protection as the Forest Service and partner agencies work to conserve and protect the species.
Eight pairs nested in 2011, five of which were on Forest Service lands, Of the five pairs on the Forest, only three nested successfully, indicating that long-term reproductive success continues to be a concern. Young chicks startled prior to acquiring full flight capability will run off the edge of the cliff attempting to escape the threat.
Closure of the cliffs where Peregrine Falcons are nesting to climbing activities is necessary to limit disturbance during critical reproductive seasons. Climbers should be aware that both the adults and newly fledged chicks remain in the vicinity of the nest site. and may fly or dive at nearby climbers. It is unlawful to take (kill, harass, or injure, including eggs) Peregrine Falcons and other birds of prey (Migratory Bird Treaty Act, I6 USC 703-T12). Until such time as western North Carolina can maintain a healthy reproduction rate and successfully raise young Peregrine Falcons, the existing closures will be maintained, posted and enforced.
For more information visit www.fs.usda.gov (search for National Forests in North Carolina, then follow two links: Land & Resource Management; Resource Management). Thank you for your continued cooperation with restoration efforts for this magnificent bird of prey.
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Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment
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Description P1: Mosey up the slab past bolts to a bolted belay on a ledge. (5.4)
P2: Move up and left around the corner, then up a slab and a crack. Continue up and right to the bottom edge of the Lunch Ledge and belay off the trees. (5.5)
P3: From the left side of the top of the Lunch Ledge, follow the bolted route past a roof to anchors on the Lightning Ledge. (5.5)
Location On the east face, on the left face of a large right-facing corner with a large crack/chimney in it.
Descent: either walk off from the Lightning Ledge, or rappel down onto the poor unfortunate souls below you.
Protection light rack required, bolts on pitches 1&3
James at the third bolt, first pitch of the Cave.
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BETA PHOTO: Third pitch of the Cave Route.
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BETA PHOTO: Looking up at the first pitch of Cave Route
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By Joey Wolfe
Jan 6, 2009
rating: 5.5
| 1st and 2nd pitch are one star, third pitch is three stars. |
By ziggy
Nov 17, 2009
| First pitch is 5.5, 2nd Pitch is 5.3. The 3rd pitch that is described is actually called Block Route, 5.5, and it is an excellent pitch. This can be led as a sport route with significant run-outs on pitch 2 over easy terrain. |
By Mike Holley
From: Boone, NC
Apr 10, 2012
| Fun, easy enjoyment and a great introduction to Climbing at Table Rock!! Both Pitches take mixed protection, so bring a light rack and a couple quick draws for this one. The belayer wont be able to see the leader on the second pitch so make sure you have a loud voice or have decent means of communication!
Climbed the first two pitches to lunch ledge free in 2 minutes and 36 seconds once! Its a fun one for easy speed ascents! |
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