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Elevation: 3,200 ft 975 m
GPS: 35.4499, -82.21438
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Shared By: Jeff Mekolites on Mar 27, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Ky Bishop, Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier

Description Suggest change

Probably not the most popular area at Rumbling Bald, but the Comatose area offers a good selection of all types of climbing. From the classic arching crack of Comatose, to the thin edged face climbing of Rusty Redneck, with a few hard bolted routes and some longer gear routes all mixed in together. Although the number of climbs in this area isn't large, there is enough action to keep one busy for a day.

Getting There Suggest change

From the parking lot, follow the main approach trail (old jeep road) to where it meets and turns into a smaller trail. Follow the trail up past a boulder field near the base of the cliff. Continue up the trail then contour left along the cliff.

24 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Comatose Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 33
Resurrection Ramp
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 206
Comatose
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 46
Conception
Trad, Sport 2 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 9
Bunky's Rest Day
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 6
Preying Mantis
Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 10
Heavy Hand
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
 9
Animal Cracker
Trad
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 13
Resurrection
Trad 2 pitches
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 6
The Recluse
Trad
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 9
Medicine Tongue
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 83
Rusty Redneck
Trad, Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 5
While You Were Sleeping
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 5
Waltzing Matilda
Trad
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 71
Pull the Plug
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Resurrection Ramp
 33
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Comatose
 206
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Conception
 46
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Sport 2 pitches
Bunky's Rest Day
 9
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Preying Mantis
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 2 pitches
Heavy Hand
 10
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Animal Cracker
 9
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 Trad
Resurrection
 13
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches
The Recluse
 6
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Medicine Tongue
 9
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Rusty Redneck
 83
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, Sport
While You Were Sleeping
 5
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Waltzing Matilda
 5
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
Pull the Plug
 71
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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