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Linville River Crag Rock Climbing
Routes in Linville River Crag
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Bad Monkey T,S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b |
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Casual Corner T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Chimney Man T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Clever Corner T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Creepy Corner T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Crimson Corner T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Default Plan T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Entrance Route T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Garden Variety T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Gary's route T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Hell In A Handbasket T 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a |
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Hemlock Arete T,S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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In there like swimwear... T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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It's about Time... T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Jackpot T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Light Thoughts... T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Slim Pickins' S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Switcharoo T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Tightsqueeze T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Unnamed T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Vaseline Machine Gun T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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| Elevation: | 2,091 ft |
| GPS: |
35.89766, -81.90086 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 28,880 total · 154/month |
| Shared By: | nbrown on Jan 18, 2008 |
| Admins: | Aaron Parlier, Steve Lineberry |
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.
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.
Description
If you are looking for a nice place in the backcountry to camp and climb for a couple days, then this is the place for you. However, it is also pretty reasonable to hike in and just climb for the day. There is fantastic camping down along the Linville river, with a short approach up to the crag, and great swimming holes along the river in this location. The wall faces mostly north, but is fairly well sheltered from the winds. The rock is the same high quality stuff found at Hawksbill. The routes are mostly natural, following fantastic features, including a wild freestanding pinnacle. The cliff is very small, but the quantity and quality makes it a worthy endeavour. Also, of special not: the popular bouldering area is located below the crag, extending northward towards the bridge.
Note: There have recently been a few anchor modifications to some of the routes at this crag, so some of the information listed elsewhere may not be totally accurate.
Note: There have recently been a few anchor modifications to some of the routes at this crag, so some of the information listed elsewhere may not be totally accurate.
Getting There
From the west rim (Kistler Memorial Hwy), approach via Connely Cove trail. Upon reaching the river walk north for about 5-10 minutes. The approach trail is off to the left on a subtle ridge just before walking below the lower cliff band (obvious). Follow it uphill for about 200 yards until you enter through the wild chimney seperating the Spire/Pinnacle and the main wall. It should take about 45 minutes to get there. Note: One can also approach the river trail via Spence Ridge Trail. It is longer, but with much less elevation change. Generally, people approaching from the east rim would be better off seeing this route.
Classic Climbing Routes at Linville River Crag
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