Monterey Crag Climbing

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Routes in Monterey Crag

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	420 S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Bam Bam S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Beginner's Luck S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Boulder Problem S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Bubbles S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Buffoonery S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Creepy Crawler S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Prophet S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R
	RAWL Drive S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Rusty Razor V4- 6B
	Suzi the Prom Queen S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Suzi's Sister S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Talk and a Badge S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Top Dawg S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Turn the Tassel S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Welcome to Monterey Crag S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Elevation:	1,913 ft	583 m
GPS:	36.11465, -85.17845 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: This crag requires registration with the City, similar to Bee Rock, at townofmontereytn.com/forms Details

Description

Short, shaded crag with a variety of routes ranging from 5.6-5.12. Not crowded and has a nice, easy approach hike to the crag. Plenty of opportunity for new routes and boulder problems. Always double check bolts before climbing because some may be in need of new protection.

Getting There

Monterey Crag is located in Monterey, TN. If you are traveling on I-40 get off at exit 301 then follow highway 62 east towards Clark Range, after roughly 6 miles turn right onto Baylee Blvd. Take a right on to Connar Drive.

Park along the road next to lot 10, there is a sign on a tree that says "10". Do not park at the end of the cul-de-sac and use the old trail, this trail is on private property. From lot 10 there is a trail to the top of the bluff, wooden ladders are in place that give access to the base of the cliffs. To access climbing head west along base of cliff the first routes you come to will be Suzi's Sister and Suzi the Prom Queen.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Monterey Crag

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 5 ● Bam Bam Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 8 ● Bubbles Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 7 ● Beginner's Luck Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 11 ● Suzi the Prom Queen Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b R 4 ● Prophet Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 7 ● Welcome to Monterey Crag Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Suzi's Sister Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Buffoonery Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 4 ● Boulder Problem Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 4 ● Talk and a Badge Sport