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The Moat

Tennessee > Castle Rock

Description

This area closes seasonally due to peregrine falcon nesting. Please see the SCC web site for updates.

A small cove of East facing rock near the stream. Most of the routes are vertical and fall between 10a and 12a. Apparently, the stream creates an A/C effect making this a good Summer area.

Remember, if nature calls while you are climbing at The Moat, stay 200 feet from the stream that flows from Castle Rock and do not tamper with hoses that run down the hill. These supply Ms. Phillips(the landowner) with her water.

Getting There

Continue hiking past the Drifter Wall until you reach the stream. The Moat is just left of the stream.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 28
● Ryobi Royale
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 21
● Mosaic
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 5
● Grapes on Acid... or something
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 17
● Resonance
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 3
● Minimal Invasion
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Ryobi Royale
 28
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Mosaic
 21
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● Grapes on Acid... or something
 5
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
● Resonance
 17
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Minimal Invasion
 3
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport

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Mr Mike G on his warm-up climb on a cool Fall day
[Hide Photo] Mr Mike G on his warm-up climb on a cool Fall day