Continue with onX Maps
Sign in with Facebook
Table Rock Rock Climbing
Routes in Table Rock
|
Alternate Reality T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
|
Aphid in My Pants T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
|
|
Blood, Sweat, and Tears T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
|
|
Bob Box Memorial Buttress T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Cave Route T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
|
|
Center Stage T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
|
|
Champ's Route T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Consolation Prize S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
|
|
Cool-down route T,S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
|
|
Cornsnake Crack T,S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Crackerjack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Crushed Velvet T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Devil's Cellar Chimney T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Devil's Lettuce T,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Ellie Raynolds Memorial Buttress T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
|
|
Emily’s Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Excess Reality T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Field's Direct T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Fresh Garbage T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Hanging High T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Hard rock V1-2 5 |
|
|
Helios T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
|
|
Helmet Buttress T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
|
|
Helmet Variation T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Hidden Crack T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Hobble and Gobble T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
|
|
Hobbling Hobbit T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
|
|
Honeymoon, The T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Horsefly TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
ICU T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
|
|
Indecent exposure T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
|
|
Irish Stout T,S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b PG13 |
|
|
Iron Maiden T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
|
|
Jim Dandy T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
|
|
Junior's Last Laugh T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
|
|
Just Say Moo S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b |
|
|
K-Mart Special T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
|
|
Keep and Arm Bears T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Lateral Inhibition T 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a |
|
|
Lichen or Not T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Merrie-Woode T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
|
|
Mourning Maiden T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
My Route T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
|
|
North Ridge T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
|
|
Peek-a-Boo T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
|
|
Peek-a-Boo Direct T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
|
|
Peterbuilt S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
|
|
Pons of Catalonia T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
|
|
Rapid Transit T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
|
|
Refrain T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13 |
|
|
Rip Van Winkle T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Second Stanza T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Sideshow T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
|
|
Skip to My Lou T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
|
|
Slippin' into Darkness T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
Solar Plexus T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
|
|
Stukas over Disneyland T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
|
|
Talking about Mudflaps, My Baby's Got 'Em T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
|
|
Tall Climb to Be Good On T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
|
|
Tankslapper S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
|
|
Tower Traverse, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Trundler, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
|
|
Two Pitch T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
|
|
Wampus Cat T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
|
|
Warm Up Route T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
|
|
Waste A Bit T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
|
|
What's Up Doc? T,S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 |
|
|
White Heat T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
|
|
White Light T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
White Lightning T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
|
|
Wooly Aphid T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
| Unsorted Routes: | |
Order Wrong?
Sort Routes
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
| Elevation: | 3,515 ft | 1,071 m |
| GPS: |
35.88831, -81.88519 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
|
| Page Views: | 282,464 total · 1,270/month | |
| Shared By: | Chris Chaney on Oct 14, 2006 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th)
Details
fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/ne…
Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.
Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.
NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.
Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.
Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.
Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.
NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.
Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.
Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags
Details
The CCC has created the list linked below of accessible and inaccessible climbing areas with some caveats. If you decide to head out for a day of climbing, please do not attempt to go to those marked ‘inaccessible’. Please note that all areas in WNC will have extensive tree damage and if you head out, use extra caution for all the trees above, especially on a windy day. Rock fall potential is also highest after a big weather event. Please use extra caution while climbing and prepare to self rescue if injured. Injury response time will be greatly limited for any injury currently, especially for a remote injury. Cell service is limited in all areas. Parking at accessible crags in the WNC/ Upstate SC region will likely be challenging. If the parking lot is full, go to a different area and do not park illegally or in a road. Make a plan B before leaving your house. Expect road detours on the way to the crag. NCdrive.gov updates road closures. Once you get to the crag, expect many trees blocking access trails and of course, come volunteer with the CCC to help us bring our climbing areas back!
carolinaclimbers.org/conten…
carolinaclimbers.org/conten…
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.
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
From the parking lot, take the trail north (toward Table Rock: the big cliff you can see from the bathrooms). After about 5 min (0.25 mi), you will see a 3 foot high Rock wall on the right (made from really big rocks) turn right up this trail. Then after about 1 min (50 yards), you will see the first trail on your left; only take this to get to "The South End" routes ("Fresh Garbage" through "Two Pitch").
Keep going straight for "The East Face" routes ("Blood, Sweat and Tears" through "My Route") and "The North End" routes ("Second Stanza" through "Devil's Cellar Chimney".
After about 7 min (part of which you will be walking right next to the cliff on your left) you will arrive at 3 railroad tie steps; right above these are the bases of "Jim Dandy" and "Peek-a-Boo".
If you keep going, the trail will steepen; after about 8 min the trail will bring you to a 6 foot high scramble up through a little chimney formed by the cliff on your left and a huge boulder on your right. Right before this chimney is the base of "The Cave Route".
After scrambling up through that little chimney, the trail will curve to the left and then really steepen into a 4th class scramble up about 30 feet, which will bring you to "the Lunch Ledge" to the left, and "The North End" routes ("Second Stanza" through "Devil's Cellar Chimney") to the right.
On "the Lunch Ledge", the cliff will be on your right, and the first route you will come to is the base of "My Route" 5.6, then keep going to access the base of the 3rd pitch of "The Cave Route".
Keep going straight for "The East Face" routes ("Blood, Sweat and Tears" through "My Route") and "The North End" routes ("Second Stanza" through "Devil's Cellar Chimney".
After about 7 min (part of which you will be walking right next to the cliff on your left) you will arrive at 3 railroad tie steps; right above these are the bases of "Jim Dandy" and "Peek-a-Boo".
If you keep going, the trail will steepen; after about 8 min the trail will bring you to a 6 foot high scramble up through a little chimney formed by the cliff on your left and a huge boulder on your right. Right before this chimney is the base of "The Cave Route".
After scrambling up through that little chimney, the trail will curve to the left and then really steepen into a 4th class scramble up about 30 feet, which will bring you to "the Lunch Ledge" to the left, and "The North End" routes ("Second Stanza" through "Devil's Cellar Chimney") to the right.
On "the Lunch Ledge", the cliff will be on your right, and the first route you will come to is the base of "My Route" 5.6, then keep going to access the base of the 3rd pitch of "The Cave Route".
Classic Climbing Routes at Table Rock
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Sun Angles Details:
Weather Averages
|
High
|
Low
|
|
Precip
|
Days w Precip
|
Prime Climbing Season
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Photos
All Photos Within Table Rock
Most Popular · Newest · RandomMore About Table Rock
Printer-FriendlyWhat's New
Guidebooks (1)
12 Comments