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Moonshine Canyon Rock Climbing

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Routes in Moonshine Canyon

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	Jedi Knight T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Squeezins' T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Teetotaler T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	unnamed crack/flake T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Vegitator T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th) Details

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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!

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Description

A rather large "canyon" near the southern end of the GCC. The wall is sheer at the bottom (250-400'), with the upper cliffs being broken up by several ledges. The wall requires 3 pitches down low, followed by, either a rap off, or 2-3 easier pitches to get to the top of the "canyon". If you don't mind doing some fun "mountaineering style" climbing up high, this is one of the tallest walls in the gorge.