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Lilly Boulders

Tennessee > Obed & Clear Creek

Description

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.

Getting There

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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The line along with the variation in yellow.
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[Hide Comment] Here are a few of the V7ish boulders. Great climbing at Lilly.
youtu.be/aUG_jBAN8Zo Mar 18, 2018
Jordan White
Spring Hill, TN
[Hide Comment] So I recently rediscovered Lilly Boulders and they are FANTASTIC! The roped climbing gets most of the love (as it deserves), but the collection of midrange (and harder) overhanging lines is something you don't see a ton of in the Southeast. What it lacks in number of problems (as compared to the bigger fields) it makes up for in quality. Jul 21, 2020
Stefan Dopatka
Knoxville
[Hide Comment] Here's a guide to a couple of the great classics at the boulders.
youtu.be/rl8pUcxBbrM Nov 30, 2020