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Razors Edge Canyon Rock Climbing

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Routes in Razors Edge Canyon

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	Blaze of Glory T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Fat Mexican Quack T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fern Warrior T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Gazelle Chimney T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	High Hopes T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c A0
	Little Cobra T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Lost Llama T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Mistress for Christmas T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	One Move Wonder T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Pan T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pheasant Direct T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Pheasant Overhangs T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Razor's View T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Short Chimney T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Thirsty Camel T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tree Route T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A0
	Weapons of Mass Destruction T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
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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.

Description

200-300 foot walls on the south side of canyon. There are a handfull of corner/crack lines, as well as a hand full of more difficult and high quality face climbs.

The Razors Edge feature provides one of the best views in Linville Gorge.

Getting There

The best approach to the RJ trail is listed on the main page. From here, turn left and walk a few minutes (about 2-3) to the next trail leading down and right. Follow this down and right (passing the Zen Point turnoff on the left), then a small creek, to the top of the cliff. The path forks, with the left fork working its way down into the canyon (3rd class), and the right one going to the overlook's. Total time should be no more than 5 minutes from the RJ trail.