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Linville Gorge Bouldering Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Linville Gorge Bouldering

Prow top boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Spence Ridge Access 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Table Rock Parking Lot Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

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Elevation:	3,374 ft	1,028 m
GPS:	35.88654, -81.88472 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Russell Hobart on Nov 27, 2017
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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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Description

Anyone who has oggled Joey Henson's beautiful drawings knows that Linville Gorge is riddled with bouldering. Unfortunately for the skinny-legged boulderers out there, most of it involves hiking and even some 'hiking.' For those willing to put in the effort you are rewarded with Linville's bomber quarzite in a lovely setting down by the Linville river.

Getting There

From Asheville, take I-40 east toward Marion, exiting at US 70 just west of Marion. Continue on 70 to exit on US 221 and head north to the small town of Linville Falls. At Linville Falls, turn right (east) on NC 183 and drive about four miles to NC 181; turn right again (south). After about 2.5 miles, make another right off 181 onto Gingercake Road (SR 1264) for a short distance, then take the left fork onto Table Rock Road (SR 1261); this changes to forest road 210 and becomes a gravel road. Continue for several miles to the Table Rock parking lot. From here, there is camping and trails leading to Table Rock and to various sections of Linville Gorge.