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GPS: 33.7152, -84.386
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For a state at the tail end of the Appalachians, Georgia has a surprising variety of good rock climbing. Georgia can't match the tremendous volume of rock and number of destinations held by neighboring North Carolina and Tennessee, but it does have some hidden jewels.

If you want a taste of granite slab but don't feel like making the drive to Stone Mountain, NC, head for Mount Yonah. This granite dome in north Georgia has long been a training ground for Army Rangers, but it's also a prime trad climbing destination. Many new leaders have gotten their first experience placing protection on some of the easier Mount Yonah lines. Currahee Mountain is another good spot for friction climbing.

For trad climbing on Tennessee-style sandstone, Lost Wall is a good choice. Crack and face climbs ranging from five-easy to fearsome can be found here. And further up the mountain from Lost Wall is Rock Town, a great bouldering area with enough problems to keep you busy for years.

If you're ready to up the ante, north Georgia's Tallulah Gorge is the premier trad destination in the state. For serious and exposed multi-pitch climbing in the midst of beautiful scenery, Tallulah is hard to beat.

In addition to Rock Town, Georgia has numerous other bouldering areas. Tops among these is Boat Rock, located in the metro Atlanta area, with loads of high-friction granite to shred fingers and shoes.

To keep yourself in shape when you can't get outside, there are several indoor climbing gyms located in and around Atlanta.

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Most climbing in Georgia is located within an hour or two of Atlanta. See the climbing areas for specific directions.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Georgia

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V0 4
 135
El Classico
Boulder
V2 5+
 204
Ripple
Boulder
V2 5+
 140
Makin' Waves
Boulder
V3 6A
 236
The Scoop
Boulder
V3 6A
 137
El Bano
Boulder
V4 6B
 84
Yellow Wall Arete
Boulder
V4-5 6B+
 146
Soap on a Rope
Boulder
V5 6C
 294
Golden Shower
Boulder
V5 6C
 141
Standard's Variation
Boulder
V6 7A
 191
Nose Candy
Boulder
V6 7A
 89
Blue
Boulder
V6 7A
 93
Lab Rats
Boulder
V6 7A
 145
Standard Deviation
Boulder
V6 7A
 77
The Guillotine
Boulder
V7 7A+
 110
Sherman Photo Roof
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
El Classico Rocktown > Campus Punks
 135
V0 4 Boulder
Ripple Rocktown > Hueco Simulator
 204
V2 5+ Boulder
Makin' Waves Rocktown > Hueco Simulator
 140
V2 5+ Boulder
The Scoop Rocktown > Back Street Boulders
 236
V3 6A Boulder
El Bano Rocktown > Asphalt Boulders
 137
V3 6A Boulder
Yellow Wall Arete Boat Rock > Yellow Wall Area
 84
V4 6B Boulder
Soap on a Rope Rocktown > Orbitals
 146
V4-5 6B+ Boulder
Golden Shower Rocktown > Golden Harvest Boulder
 294
V5 6C Boulder
Standard's Variation Rocktown > Comet Boulder
 141
V5 6C Boulder
Nose Candy Rocktown > Sherman Roof
 191
V6 7A Boulder
Blue Rocktown > Golden Harvest Boulder
 89
V6 7A Boulder
Lab Rats Rocktown > Lab Rats Boulder
 93
V6 7A Boulder
Standard Deviation Rocktown > Comet Boulder
 145
V6 7A Boulder
The Guillotine Rocktown > Police Brutality
 77
V6 7A Boulder
Sherman Photo Roof Rocktown > Sherman Roof
 110
V7 7A+ Boulder
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