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Dixon School Boulders Climbing
Areas in Dixon School Boulders
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Black Cloud Boulder
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Concrete Boulder
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Decepticon Boulder
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Denominator
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Egg, The
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Eye Sockets
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Flashlight Boulder
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George Orwell Boulder
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Golem Boulder
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Hell Boulder
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His & Hers Boulder
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Incinerator Boulder
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Leaning Tower Boulder
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Led Zeppelin
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Missing Boulder
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Monster Cereals
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Old Folks Home
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Patio Area
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Shoulder Jam Boulder
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Snake Jam Boulder
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TMI Boulder
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Whale's Head Boulder
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White Stripes Boulder
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White Trash Boulder
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WitchCraft
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Y-Axis Boulder
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Zeus Eye Boulder
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| Elevation: | 996 ft |
| GPS: | 35.17, -81.365 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 97,590 total · 995/month |
| Shared By: | russellHOBART on Jun 22, 2012 with improvements by Nicky Woodward and 2 others |
| Admins: |
Aaron Parlier, Steve Lineberry
History (Admin Only):
Aaron Parlier edited
"Overview Video"
Jun 27, 2020
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Jun 27, 2020
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Access Issue: Potentially Closed Due to COVID-19 - Please check for closures before going and DO NOT TRESPASS! / 2020 Raptor Closures on the Nantahala-Pisgah LIFTED
Details
On 5/8 at 5 pm, some restrictions will be lifted for the state. Please check before going regarding closures and DO NOT TRESPASS! Be sure you are practicing social distancing of 6ft between you and other people you do not cohabitate with. For more information see the CCC site: carolinaclimbers.org/covid-19
In addition - all 2020 raptor closures on the Nantahala Pisgah NF are LIFTED as of 6/29/2020
In addition - all 2020 raptor closures on the Nantahala Pisgah NF are LIFTED as of 6/29/2020
Directions
Off of I-85 take the Dixon School Rd (exit 5) to the south. Turn left on Bethlehem Rd after 1.5 miles (there is a sign saying "Crowders Mtn Boulder Access"). Take a right on Van Dyke Rd and shortly you will find parking lot.
Access
Fill out a climbing/hiking permit at the ranger station. Don't shirk this. Not only is it a good idea for the state's liability but it shows our numbers as a user group and will help with future issues. Getting to the boulders you can take the ridgeline trailhead at the back of the visitors center or you can walk out of the parking lot, the same when you entered in, and walk up the road to the pedestrian crossing sign that picks up the ridgeline trail and take the trail up and away from the park. Walk up the hill till you see the Boulder Overlook sign and climb away.
Approach
Walk back out of the parking lot down the hill. Go down Van Dyke until you take a left on Bethlehem. You will get to the Ridge Trail crossing and in about 100 yards there is a dirt trail on your right going up the hill(shown in photo). First boulder on your left will be Eye of Zeus. The total approach is probably a quarter mile
Overview Video
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Dixon school east guide
youtu.be/Bx3KKTn8fIU
Dixon school west guide
youtu.be/HAH_M7FJpZ8
Dixon school east guide
youtu.be/Bx3KKTn8fIU
Dixon school west guide
youtu.be/HAH_M7FJpZ8
Classic Climbing Routes at Dixon School Boulders
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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| ● Y-Axis | Y-Axis Boulder |
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V1- 5- Boulder | |
| ● Classic Overhang | Classic Overhang Boulder |
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V2 5+ Boulder | |
| ● Classic Overhang Direct | Classic Overhang Boulder |
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V3 6A Boulder | |
| ● Snake Jam | Snake Jam Boulder |
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V3 6A Boulder | |
| ● Galvatron | Decepticon Boulder |
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V3 6A Boulder | |
| ● 2+2=5 | George Orwell Boulder |
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V3 6A Boulder | |
| ● Krill | Whale's Head Boulder |
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V4 6B Boulder | |
| ● Lucifer | Hell Boulder |
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V4 6B Boulder | |
| ● Classic Arete | Missing Boulder |
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V4 6B Boulder | |
| ● Which came first? | Egg |
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V4 6B Boulder | |
| ● Venom | Snake Jam Boulder |
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V5 6C Boulder | |
| ● Zeus Eye | Zeus Eye Boulder |
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V6 7A Boulder | |
| ● Razorburn | Incinerator Boulder |
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V6 7A Boulder | |
| ● Atlas | Egg |
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V7 7A+ Boulder | |
| ● Dick Cheney | Hell Boulder |
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V8 7B Boulder |
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