Hawksbill Mtn Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 3,500 ft |
GPS: | 35.913, -81.886 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | gneiss pirate on Dec 7, 2007 |
Admins: | Ryan Williams, Aaron Parlier, Steve Lineberry |
Seasonal Raptor closure in effect January 15-August 15.
NC Wall- All climbing routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed.
Shortoff Mountain- All climbing between and including C.O. to and including Paradigm Shift are closed.
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Description
Some of the best climbing in the gorge is located here.
With both hard trad and sport, you can not walk away without a good pump. There are three distinct areas. Upper, middle and lower. Each area has classics that should not be missed.
With both hard trad and sport, you can not walk away without a good pump. There are three distinct areas. Upper, middle and lower. Each area has classics that should not be missed.
Getting There
Linville Gorge. Park at the Hawksbill trailhead. Hike up the mtn until you reach a sharp lefthand uphill turn. For upper and middle, go up the summit trail for about 5 minutes. Locate a climbers trail on the right. Follow this to the upper wall. Continue down the trail about 400 yards to reach middle. To reach lower, pass the uphill turn and make an immediate left. Follow this trail down for about 5 minutes.
Classic Climbing Routes at Hawksbill Mtn
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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seelinvillegorge.net for waypoints and maps.
Another approach is south from below useing the LEDGE trail but it is much longer. Sep 14, 2008
Atlanta, GA
thanks,
mike May 9, 2010