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Elevation: 2,124 ft 647 m
GPS: 36.33993, -80.48144
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Shared By: Chris Bernick on Dec 11, 2011 · Updates
Admins: Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier
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This area is the stretch of cliff between the Big Arête and Parking Lot areas. 

The top of the cliff in this area is now fenced to prevent access from the hiking trail. There is absolutely no access to these climbs from the top of the cliff! As new routes go in the anchors will be placed so that they cannot be easily reached from above. All routes must be led from the ground up. Descents must be via lowering or rappels from anchors. Absolutely no topping out and walking off. Park officials support new route development in this area as long as the climbing community observes the cliff top closure.

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Hike climbing trail from parking lot to Three Bears Gully. Go left at the bottom of the gully. Look for the obvious, clean, white rock of Big Arete. The Ground Up Area is the portion of the cliff to the right of Big Arete. 

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