Lake Raleigh Boulders Climbing
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Elevation: | 280 ft | 85 m |
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35.7692, -78.6887 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Luke Cornejo on Aug 23, 2016 · Updates | |
Admins: | Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
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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I am not sure who owns the land here.
Description
This area contains three boulders next to Walnut Creek feeding into Lake Raleigh. This area is in no way a destination, but it can be fun if you are in the Raleigh area and need your fix of real rock.
I am not sure who the owner of this area is. However I have seen hikers and runners here and it is along a stream so I don't think there is any access issues. Just be respectful, minimize you impact and don't bring undue attention to yourself while climbing here.
There is one large boulder and two smaller boulders. I am sure people have climbed here before, but I don't think the area is substantial enough to have any real climbing history. Feel free to add anything you know about the past climbing here.
I am not sure who the owner of this area is. However I have seen hikers and runners here and it is along a stream so I don't think there is any access issues. Just be respectful, minimize you impact and don't bring undue attention to yourself while climbing here.
There is one large boulder and two smaller boulders. I am sure people have climbed here before, but I don't think the area is substantial enough to have any real climbing history. Feel free to add anything you know about the past climbing here.
Getting There
Park in visitors lot at the apartment complex between Brigadoon Dr. and Trailwood Dr. , you'll then have to cross the street to the entrance of Walnut Creek Trail. Just around the bend of the paved path theres a dirt trail on the right , follow that down and find a safe place to cross the creek then head left, follow the creek for a little bit and youll find another dirt trail that will lead to the boulders. You kind of have to climb down them to get to them but theyre pretty easy to find after you find the path. I haven't found a way to access these from Lake Raleigh Trail, this seems to be the shortest and easiest way to go!
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