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North Face Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 4,000 ft |
| GPS: | 35.08, -83.143 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 8,997 total · 92/month |
| Shared By: | nbrown on Sep 7, 2010 |
| Admins: | Aaron Parlier, Steve Lineberry |
Access Issue: Seasonal Falcon Closure
Details
All climbing between and including Southwest Arete and Mainline are seasonally closed due to the local falcon population. Typical closure starts January 15-August 15. Check USFS Website: For annual closure information.
fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/al…
Or: carolinaclimbers.org/closur…
fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/al…
Or: carolinaclimbers.org/closur…
Description
This is the side seen from the lookout on hwy 64 near the turnoff. A good area during the summer as it is higher elevation than the surrounding areas and tends to be less hot and buggy. There is often a breeze as well, but the wall does get a little afternoon sun. There are also a number of ice routes here in the winter.
Getting There
From parking area, locate the trail just to the right of the pit toilets. Follow this trail about 15 minutes to a subtle ridge where the trail goes rightward. Continue a few hundred yards to where a trail goes left up a short hill. From here the main trail goes right, but you will want to go straight down the gully on steep ground. At the bottom move right (skiers right) to the Catwalk area.
Classic Climbing Routes at North Face
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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