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Bradley Falls Rock Climbing

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	Bat Hook Crazy T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Boaz S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Brownian Motion T,S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Disarmament S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Hanging Root T,S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13
	Joe Dirt S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Lightning corner S,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Maid Of The Mist T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Moby Dick S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Otra Vez T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R
	Quality Control T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Sailing the Seas of Squeeze T,S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Sons of Thunder S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Stem Cell Research S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Thumb sucker T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Tragedy of The Commons T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Walrus S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	We Saluda You S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Elevation:	1,249 ft
GPS:	35.2726, -82.2919 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Scott Bolte on Oct 12, 2011
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Access Issue: Bradley Falls and the cliffs surrounding it have been placed in a Temporary Restricted Zone by the NC Wildlife Resource Commission Details

Big Bradley Falls Trail at Green River Game Land - the waterfall and overlook portion of the Trail was designated as a Temporary Restricted Zone by the Commission on May 27, 2020 until further notice. Entry into the Zone is prohibited without first obtaining written approval from the Commission. Written approval can be obtained by filling out and signing a Memorandum of Agreement and emailing it to gamelands@ncwildlife.org. The signed Agreement will be returned to you via email within 5 business days. For questions about the Agreement, please call 919-707-0150 or email gamelands@ncwildlife.org. Anyone who accesses the area without prior written approval could be charged with a Class 3 Misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $25 and additional court costs.

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Description

Bradley Falls has had a reputation of being dirty and poorly bolted, however it actually harbors a small series of well protected and exciting routes as well as some trad projects (for those daring enough). I would not recommend driving over two hours to get here, but if you are in the area it's a great place to check out!

This is a beautiful area, please LNT!

Driving Directions and Approach

Off of I-26 take the Saluda Exit. Turn left off of the exit and drive 3 miles until you reach a pull-off parking lot on the left. At the parking lot continue down the obvious trail hugging the the left until you reach a stream. Cross the stream and continue up a hill. Once along the ridge line, veer off the trail at the second left. Hike a steep downhill until you reach a red rope. Climbing area is at the bottom of this trail. There are two sections; one by the falls, one further down stream. 25 min hike in.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bradley Falls

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 8 ● Lightning corner Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 23 ● Stem Cell Research Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Walrus Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 3 ● Sons of Thunder Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● Brownian Motion Trad, Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b PG13 4 ● Hanging Root Trad, Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● Maid Of The Mist Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 8 ● Disarmament Sport