Snake's Den  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Lat, Long:  35.7577, -82.3591 Map Page Views:  665. Good page?    Administrators:  saxfiend, Edward Medina, Ryan Williams, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  ARowland on Nov 17, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

2013 Closures MORE INFO >>> Big Lost Cove Cliffs are closed to climbing due to the local falcon population This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

This area is small, has mediocre quality rock, and is generally only worth mentioning because it's so close to Asheville. The cliff has a south-facing aspect but the base of the climb is well shaded. Climbs are mostly in the 5.4-5.9 range. It is possible to walk off the top, but it's not a short walk and there's no trail to speak of, so rappelling from trees at the top may be a better option. The highest parts of the cliff will require 2 ropes for a rappel

Gear is typical for NC.

There are rarely many climbers there, but on a nice day there may be plenty of hikers parking in the same area.

Getting There 

To get there, take I-26 exit 15 and turn eastbound towards Barnardsville on NC 197/Barnardsville Hwy. After 6 miles, turn right onto Dillingham Rd. After 2.2 miles, keep left at the fork to stay on Dillingham Rd. After 3 miles the road turns to dirt, and a further 4 miles puts you at the base of the rock.

There is a gate shortly after the road changes to dirt that is sometimes closed in the winter. You can try calling the Forest Service District Office at (828) 682-6146 to make sure you can get in before you make the trip.