Bee Rock Climbing

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Routes in Bee Rock

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	Approach Slabs S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Belching Bitch T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Judy's World T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Living Crossfire S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Mother Wall S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Sail Rabbits S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Summit Attempt S,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Synchronicity TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Three Teeth T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Tuff Enuff S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Two Cam Sam S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Water Route S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Daily online climbing registration required. The permit can be filled out here: townofmontereytn.com/forms Details

Description

Bee Rock is considered the first developed climbing area of the Cumberland Plateau. It was climbed back in the early 70’s using aid climbing techniques. The first ascents for free climbing were done by legends Frank Sanders, Eddie Whittemore, Mark Cartwright, Arno Ilgner. The routes are good-quality sandstone. The cliff is easy to access and very conveniently located 5 minutes from the Monterey exit on I40. It became a popular destination for Tennessee Tech students in the 80’s because they could leave their dorm room and be at Bee in 15 minutes.

All climbers are requested to fill out a permit prior to climbing at Bee Rock: townofmontereytn.com/forms

Getting There

Google Bee Rock Overlook, Monterey, TN. Park in the Overlook Parking. The crag closes at sunset. The access trail goes down a class 3 gully off the backside of the overlook. It continues around the base of the cliff and back out towards the parking lot. All the climbs are below the overlook area.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bee Rock

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

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 8 ● Three Teeth Trad, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Water Route Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 8 ● Summit Attempt Sport, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Living Crossfire Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 6 ● Sail Rabbits Sport