Sucka Cave Climbing

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Areas in Sucka Cave

Main Cave 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Sucka Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Sucka Left 1 / 5 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Sucka Right 0 / 10 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

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Elevation:	1,978 ft	603 m
GPS:	35.18277, -85.44446 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Climbing is located on private property. Details

The landowners have graciously opened this crag to the public and ask that climbers follow several rules in order to maintain access. Failure to comply could result in lost or restricted access.
Do not: top out on the cliffline, explore beyond the end of property sign, camp, make fires, play loud music, leave trash, leave dog poop, etc.

Description

Located on Suck Creek Road as it descends into Sequatchie Valley, Sucka Cave is a north-facing crag hidden in a small cove. Due to its orientation, most of the routes are constantly shaded and are best climbed in warmer weather and several days after rain. The crag is currently equipped with about 20 sport routes favoring 5.12-5.13 climbers who enjoy overhangs and roofs. However, there are a handful of easier routes between 5.6-5.11 which are good for warm-ups and climbers looking for steep moderates. Most routes are around 30-40 ft. There are also a handful of boulders which tend to have holds and movements that are similar to the sport routes. When visiting keep in mind that the crag is located on private land and the landowners ask that climbers do not top out on the cliffline among other things described at the trail kiosk and SCC website.

Getting There

GPS Coordinates to parking area: 35°11'01.6"N 85°26'39.9"W

To get to Sucka Cave from Chattanooga:
Drive 2.5 miles on US-27 N, then use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward Signal Mtn N. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Signal Mountain Rd. After 1.7 miles turn left onto TN-27 W/Cherokee Trail/Suck Creek Rd. Follow Suck Creek Rd 10 miles until it begins to descend into a large U-shaped bend in the road. There are two gravel pull-offs for parking in the bend: the main one is in the middle of the bend on the left side next to a white cross and no trespassing sign and the lower one is a few hundred feet downhill on the right side of the road. There is room for about 7 cars so carpool and if the parking is full find another area to climb. Watch for traffic while parking, loading and unloading as this area is basically one big blind turn and people often drive fast through it. The trail is located at the main parking and will bring you to the main cave after a 5 minute hike uphill. The other routes/areas can be found by walking the cliffline for a few hundred yards in either direction.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sucka Cave

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 18 ● Lil Sucka Sport Sucka Left
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 18 ● The Keegs Sport Sucka Right
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 42 ● Zotch’s Corner Sport Main Cave
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 28 ● Hydro Logic Sport Main Cave
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 11 ● Unknown Sport Sucka Right
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 7 ● Junk Sport Sucka Right
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 11 ● Smack Sport Sucka Right
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 22 ● Sucka for Pain Sport Main Cave
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 16 ● The Invader Sport Sucka Right
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 5 ● Space Invader Sport Sucka Right
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 15 ● Numba One Sucka Sport Main Cave
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 16 ● Sucka Punch Sport Main Cave
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b 8 ● Sucka for Shorties Sport Main Cave
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 8 ● Total Invasion Sport Main Cave