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Upper Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Wall

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	Big Nasty, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Chilled Monkey Brains T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Hell's Kitchen S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	House of Cards T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Joy of Cooking, The T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Monkey in a Blender S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Speed Of Life S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Wild Card S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	2,151 ft	656 m
GPS:	36.38102, -80.29518 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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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Description

Upper Wall is a large arete with tall, challenging routes on both sides. The ground area around the base is small and steep without much flat terrain, so multiple parties and excess gear can be tight. Definitely stick clip all first bolts, as most starts are a little dicey and landings are bad.

Getting There

The Upper Wall is easily seen through the woods between Tang and The Fin just a little higher above the trail. Walk west, past The Tang Area and turn right uphill. Follow a trail that goes up slightly exposed boulders to the wall.