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The Sanctuary Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Sanctuary

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	Adventures in Fraggle Rock S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Better NOVA, The S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Brethren, The S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Dad Bod S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Don't Eat Your WoodBoogers S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Hippopotamus Lizards S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Return of The Mac S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Trail of The Lonesome Stone S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Wells Run Deep, The S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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GPS:	36.9193, -82.6269 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: This area is still being reviewed for climbing by the City, Please be careful, and low key. Details

This area is owned by the city of Norton and brand new for climbing. The SVCC is in the process of getting an MOU in place with the city. Being respectful and low key will help us proceed with this process. Also be careful for loose rock on new climbs

Description

This is a small route climbing area with two distinct walls right next to one another. One is slabby and the other is really steep. Both are shaded and secluded. Mainly sport climbing on both.

Getting There

Follow the directions to the lower reservoir and hike the trail that breaks right and away from the lower reservoir. As the trail begins downhill you will see another trail in about 100 yards that leads to a tall freestanding rock tower. Head that way, the cliffs are just beyond this tower.