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Elevation: 1,302 ft 397 m
GPS: 36.10277, -84.72147
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The Lilly Boulders is a dense boulder field full of high quality sandstone. The approach is very short and easy and there are over 150 established lines with major potential for many many more. The crag is generally shady and thus well suited for the hotter months when Rocktown and LRC are unbearable.

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The Lilly boulders are located just outside of Lancing, TN. From lancing head west on 62 for three miles after crossing the obvious railroad crossing. Turn left onto ridge road and follow for four miles. The road will drop down and cross Lilly Bridge and then turn steeply back up hill. At the top is the Lilly Overlook Parking area. Park in the back and follow the signs for the boulderfield. The trail will drop down hill, cross the road, and join up with a wooden walkway. Follow this a short ways and you'll find yourself smack dab in the middle of the boulder field.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lilly Boulders

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V2 5+
 117
● K.B. Arete
Boulder
K.B. Boulder
V3 6A
 85
● Popeye
Boulder
Hemlock Boulder
V4 6B
 112
● Hemlock Arete
Boulder
Hemlock Boulder
V4 6B
 43
● Buddha's Belly
Boulder
Buddha Wall
V4 6B
 100
● Hooker
Boulder
Hooker Boulder
V4 6B
 22
● The Fin
Boulder
Fin
V5 6C
 37
● Obediah
Boulder
Warm-Up Wall
V6 7A
 19
● The Anvil
Boulder
Hooker Boulder
V6 7A
 16
● Access Denied
Boulder
Access Denied
V8 7B
 12
● Hemlock Traverse aka Sick Boy
Boulder
Hemlock Boulder
V8 7B
 25
● Young and Unruly
Boulder
Piano Boulder
V8 7B
 11
● Bering Straits
Boulder
Warm-Up Wall
V10 7C+
 7
● Dave Hume Problem
Boulder
Hemlock Boulder
V11 8A
 6
● Testify
Boulder
Jr.'s Corner
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 21
● Welcome to Clear Creek
Trad, TR
Craig's White Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● K.B. Arete K.B. Boulder
 117
V2 5+ Boulder
● Popeye Hemlock Boulder
 85
V3 6A Boulder
● Hemlock Arete Hemlock Boulder
 112
V4 6B Boulder
● Buddha's Belly Buddha Wall
 43
V4 6B Boulder
● Hooker Hooker Boulder
 100
V4 6B Boulder
● The Fin Fin
 22
V4 6B Boulder
● Obediah Warm-Up Wall
 37
V5 6C Boulder
● The Anvil Hooker Boulder
 19
V6 7A Boulder
● Access Denied Access Denied
 16
V6 7A Boulder
● Hemlock Traverse aka Sick Boy Hemlock Boulder
 12
V8 7B Boulder
● Young and Unruly Piano Boulder
 25
V8 7B Boulder
● Bering Straits Warm-Up Wall
 11
V8 7B Boulder
● Dave Hume Problem Hemlock Boulder
 7
V10 7C+ Boulder
● Testify Jr.'s Corner
 6
V11 8A Boulder
● Welcome to Clear Creek Craig's White Wall
 21
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, TR
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