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Shortoff - Upper Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Shortoff - Upper Wall

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	Blue Nude T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Footloose T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Going for Baroque T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Paradigm Shift T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Reacharound T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Stiff Upper Lip T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Variation T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c

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Elevation:	2,894 ft	882 m
GPS:	35.83026, -81.90204 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: 2023 seasonal raptor closure (January 15th-August 15th) Details

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Shortoff Mountain South: All routes between and including C.O and Paradigm Shift are closed.

Shortoff Mountain North: All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the red band marked on the map are closed to entry. No foot traffic or camping above or below the cliff in this section. Contact the USFS for more details: 828 652 2144.

NC Wall/Apricot Buttress/The Camel: On the NC Wall, all routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Apricot Buttress and The Camel are closed.

Bynum Bluff: All routes are closed.

Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags Details

The CCC has created the list linked below of accessible and inaccessible climbing areas with some caveats. If you decide to head out for a day of climbing, please do not attempt to go to those marked ‘inaccessible’. Please note that all areas in WNC will have extensive tree damage and if you head out, use extra caution for all the trees above, especially on a windy day. Rock fall potential is also highest after a big weather event. Please use extra caution while climbing and prepare to self rescue if injured. Injury response time will be greatly limited for any injury currently, especially for a remote injury. Cell service is limited in all areas. Parking at accessible crags in the WNC/ Upstate SC region will likely be challenging. If the parking lot is full, go to a different area and do not park illegally or in a road. Make a plan B before leaving your house. Expect road detours on the way to the crag. NCdrive.gov updates road closures. Once you get to the crag, expect many trees blocking access trails and of course, come volunteer with the CCC to help us bring our climbing areas back!

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Access Issue: Unclimbed Cliff Closure Details

This is the unclimbed cliff that lies north of False Paradise.

All climbing routes, cliff rim, and campsites within the marked area on the map (see USFS website) are closed to entry. No camping or foot traffic above or below the cliff in this section. Climbers; this is not the main climbing area at Short Off.

USFS, Grandfather Ranger District (828) 652- 2144

Description

This is a small steep cliff that is located above the main walls at Shortoff. With super easy access and a flat grassy ledge below, it's a nice place to hang out in the afternoon sun and get in a few extra pitches at the end of the day. Most routes require either topping out or building a temporary TR anchor at the top - which can be cleaned on the hike out.

The wall is located toward the southern end of the mountain, roughly above Construction job and south. In fact, most folks in the know actually approach the routes below this way as well, saving a lot of time on the standard gully descent and hike along the base. If you do this, the upper wall is even more convenient to climb on the way out at the end of the day.

Getting There

Very easy. As soon as you arrive at the top of the cliff (just above the new rock steps) locate a foot trail that leads down to the overlook, which is the top of the wall. Wander around left to get to the bottom.